Irish authorities seize $3.4m in crypto linked to Chinese ‘pig butchering’ scams

Irish authorities have seized over $3.42 million worth of cryptocurrency, believed to be the proceeds of “pig butchering” scams committed by a Chinese syndicate. According to a report from the Irish Independent citing an unnamed source, an investigation led by… дальше »

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Ireland will draft urgent legislation to update crypto regulations in accordance with EU money-laundering rules

Ireland will draft urgent cryptocurrency regulations before the European Union Anti-Money Laundering and terror financing standards come into effect on Dec. 30. According to the Irish Examiner on Oct. дальше »

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Власти Ирландии потеряли доступ к конфискованным у наркоторговца 5500 BTC

Бюро криминальных активов Ирландии не может восстановить контроль над 12 кошельками с 5500 BTC ($335,9 млн), изъятыми в 2019 году у наркодилера. На момент конфискации они оценивались в $56 млн, пишет Irish Times. дальше »

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Nearly 45% of Ireland’s investment fraud cases involve cryptocurrencies

Ireland’s national police force has warned that almost half of all reported investment fraud cases involved cryptocurrencies. According to a report from the Irish Independent, 44% of all investment fraud incidents in Ireland between January 2020 and August 2024 involved… дальше »

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СМИ: Stripe добавил возможность покупки биткоина, Ethereum и Solana в ЕС

Платежный сервис Stripe открыл возможность покупки криптовалют с помощью кредитных и дебетовых карт для жителей ЕС. Об этом сообщает Irish Independent. Решение компании, основанной братьями Патриком и Джоном Коллисонами, призвано «упростить обычные транзакции с цифровыми активами». дальше »

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Stripe adds support for crypto purchases for EU clients: report

Stripe has reportedly added support for Bitcoin and crypto purchases for its EU clients. Users can now buy crypto using Stripe-issued credit or debit cards. Stripe’s customers in the European Union can now purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with credit or debit cards, according to a report by the Irish Independent. дальше »

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Meta pauses European AI assistant launch due to regulatory objections

Meta said it will delay the launch and training of its AI assistant in Europe following a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). According to a June 10 statement, the regulator asked Meta to postpone large language model (LLM) training involving public content adults share on Facebook and Instagram. дальше »

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Ireland: Crypto scams witness a drop as higher bank frauds lead to a loss of...

In 2023, Irish people lost approximately $21.8 million to scammers impersonating bank employees. Crypto scams no longer dominate investment scams as crypto winter looms. According to a recenThe post Ireland: Crypto scams witness a drop as higher bank frauds lead to a loss of... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Scammers prefer banking customers over crypto investors in Ireland: Report

To date, Irish authorities managed to recover approximately 4 million euros of the 20 million euros lost in banking scams since January 2023. дальше »

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Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps

Kraken obtained a registration from Spain's central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license. дальше »

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Pionew Ireland Acquires VASP Licence and Partners with Fiat Republic for European Crypto-Fiat Expansion

Pionew has acquired their Irish VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) licence and partnered with Fiat Republic. дальше »

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Justin Bieber-Backed MoonPay Gets Irish Crypto License

Crypto exchange MoonPay, backed by celebrities including Justin Bieber, has received a Virtual Assets Service Provider license in Ireland, allowing it to facilitate fiat and crypto exchanges. The post Justin Bieber-Backed MoonPay Gets Irish Crypto License appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Irish data watchdog blocks Google from launching Bard in the EU: Report

Google’s been forced to postpone the launch of its Bard AI service in the EU after Irish regulators accused it of failing to file the proper paperwork. дальше »

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U.S. Sanctions Watchdog Alleges Russia-Linked Crypto Wallet Processed $5M

An Irish national helped wealthy Russians evade sanctions and hide money in UAE, OFAC alleged Friday. дальше »

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Irish newspaper apologizes for misleading AI-generated article

A daily newspaper in Ireland released a statement saying it was “deliberately deceived” into believing the identity of a guest writer, which turned out to be AI. дальше »

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Ireland’s Crypto Scene Booms as Fund Managers Seek Rules on New Asset Class

Young Irish citizens invest more in cryptocurrencies than older people despite a nascent crypto investment industry. The post Ireland’s Crypto Scene Booms as Fund Managers Seek Rules on New Asset Class appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ireland approves Kraken's request for providing crypto services

Central Bank of Ireland granted virtual asset service provider (VASP) authorization to the Irish subsidiary of Kraken. Kraken is the third crypto services provider after Gemini and Coinbase in The post Ireland approves Kraken's request for providing crypto services appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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How Irish farmers turn cow dung into digital gold (Bitcoin)

Tom Campbell, an Irish dairy farmer who runs a farm in County Armagh, is using excess energy from his farm to mine Bitcoin.

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Irish Distillers Make Bold Move Into The Metaverse

Fancy buying a virtual whiskey in the metaverse? You may soon get the chance as Irish Distillers recently applied for US trademarks for Jameson whiskey in relation to the metaverse and NFTs. As per the patent filing, the company is exploring the use of virtual bars and drinks, virtual merchandise, NFT stores and online marketplaces. дальше »

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Irish Central Bank head wants crypto ad ban

The head of the Central Bank of Ireland, Gabriel Makhlouf, has advocated for a ban on cryptocurrency-related advertising.  дальше »

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Irish Central Bank Chief Calls for Ban on Crypto Advertising: Bloomberg

Gabriel Makhlouf said crypto has "no social value whatsoever" during a parliamentary session in Ireland on Wednesday. дальше »

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I got scammed out of $2,800 & now I’m going to try find the guy

George Bernard Shaw was a famous Irish playwright. He once said you should “never wrestle with a pig. You just get dirty, and the pig enjoys it”. Well, I’ve been wrestling with pigs for a few years now. дальше »

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Gemini Becomes First Registered Virtual Asset Service Provider in Ireland

Gemini has received approval from the Irish Central Bank to serve as a Virtual Asset Service Provider. It's the first crypto exchange in the country to register as a VASP. The post Gemini Becomes First Registered Virtual Asset Service Provider in Ireland appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ireland's Political Parties to Be Banned From Accepting Crypto: Report

Political parties in the Republic of Ireland are to banned from accepting donations in cryptocurrency, the Irish Independent reported Tuesday. дальше »

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Can Irish regulator's new ad conduct code bring down cases of crypto rug-pulls

A review of its advertising guidelines is being proposed by the Irish Advertising agency, The Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) following the receipt of several complaints about the prThe post Can Irish regulator's new ad conduct code bring down cases of crypto rug-pulls appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Floki Inu Faces Setback in Ireland

Irish advertising authorities are not happy about Floki Inu's marketing blitz, confirming that it has violated local rules after conducting an investigation дальше »

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Speculative, risky: Irish Central Bank bars retail funds from investing in cryptos

The Irish Central Bank has made some glaring statements regarding cryptocurrency investments in a report published on Tuesday, that could potentially effect the way retail investors engage with the inThe post Speculative, risky: Irish Central Bank bars retail funds from investing in cryptos appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bank of Jamaica completes first CBDC pilot

The Bank of Jamaica initially partnered with the Irish cryptography firm eCurrency Mint for its CBDC project in March 2021.

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BNY Mellon Pushing Crypto Regulation Agenda on Irish Government

The first details are emerging regarding BNY Mellon meetings with the Irish government on the topic of crypto regulations. The post BNY Mellon Pushing Crypto Regulation Agenda on Irish Government appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto exchange Binance sets up three Irish entities after global regulatory tussle

With the regulatory clampdown against crypto trading still in full effect in China, Binance, the biggest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume, has moved to cement its operations in another country, Ireland. дальше »

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Genius Estates Announces Token Sale For Their Newly-Constructed Real Estate Investment Platform

Genius Estates, a blockchain-based platform for the Irish countryside real estate is happy to announce it is holding a token sale. The token sale is aimed at helping investors invest in its platform that leverages blockchain technology to allow investors to buy fractional property in real estate. дальше »

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Irish Banks Hail EU’s ‘Radical’ Anti-Money Laundering Push

Banks in Ireland have welcomed an upcoming reform of the European Union’s anti-money laundering regulations that will affect the crypto space. The Irish banking industry organization voiced support for the changes aimed at disrupting illicit transactions at the union level while calling them “radical. дальше »

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Viking Silver Found on Isle of Man Represents 1,000-Year-Old Analog Version of Bitcoin

Off the coast of the Irish Sea, humans have lived on the Isle of Man since before 6500 B.C. The island has a robust history of Viking Age treasures. According to a recent announcement from Manx National Heritage, a heritage agency located there, an amateur treasure hunter recently discovered a hoard of Viking silver on […] дальше »

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Circle to SPAC IPO, Raising $1 Billion

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Irish MEP calls for stringent crypto regulations in Europe

One Irish MEP wants even stricter stablecoin and crypto regulations in Europe.

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Cryptocurrencies’ Rising Popularity Is “of Great Concern,” Says Irish Central Banker

Derville Rowland is all set to take over as chairwoman of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s investment management standing committee in July, which helps prepare regulations for the funds' industry. дальше »

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Irish Central Bank official says cryptos like Bitcoin are a ‘great concern’

Derville Rowland, Ireland Central Bank’s Director-General for Financial Conduct, said in an interview with Bloomberg today that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are “of great concern. ” The bank’s official also addressed crypto investors saying “crypto-assets are quite a speculative, unregulated investment,” warning them to be “really aware they could lose the whole of that investment. дальше »

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Crypto Popularity of ‘Great Concern’ to Irish Central Banker

Irish Central Bank official Derville Rowland says the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is “of great concern.” The post Crypto Popularity of ‘Great Concern’ to Irish Central Banker appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Irish firm Accenture to oversee 5 ‘digital dollar’ pilots in the U.S.

The Digital Dollar Project, a non-profit organization co-founded by former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) chairman Christopher Giancarlo, plans to launch five pilot programs focused on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) within the next 12 months, a report by Reuters said yesterday. дальше »

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Ireland Adopts AMLD5; Virtual Asset Service Providers Given Three Months to Register

In a statement released on Tuesday, the AMLD5 from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has been transposed into Irish law on Friday, April 23, 2021. The directive, now Irish law, forces virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to register with the Central bank of Ireland within the next three months and comply with all Know-Your-Customer […] The post Ireland Adopts AMLD5; Virtual Asset Service Providers Given Three Months to Register first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Irish crypto firms must comply with money laundering laws for the first time

It is now a criminal offense to operate a crypto firm in Ireland without registering with the Central Bank of Ireland.

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Irish Police Investigate Massive Bitcoin Scam That Allegedly Stole Millions From High-Net-Worth Individuals

Irish police are on high alert due to the rising number of cases related to a bitcoin-related scam targeting high-net-worth people in the country. The situation has become worrisome because suspicious high-value transactions have already been noticed by authorities. дальше »

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Jamaica's central bank taps Irish tech outfit for CBDC project

The Bank of Jamaica has partnered with an Ireland-based tech firm for its central bank digital currency project scheduled to begin in May. дальше »

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Irish crypto firms will impose Anti Money Laundering ID checks from April

Irish companies operating with crypto, and the firms servicing them, will have to adhere to AML and CFT for the first time starting next month. дальше »

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French retail giant will launch Tezos-based stablecoin

The new coin is named after a god in Irish mythology and will go by the ticker symbol EURL.

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Market Roundup: The Luck Of The Irish Sees BTC Holding $58,000 As Filecoin Jumps 32%

Wednesday brought St. Patricks Day volatility to the markets. What started off red, eventually turned green with the luck of the Irish. Bitcoin saw a dramatic recovery late on Wednesday. Bitcoin started Wednesday with a 5. дальше »

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Get Lucky with the St Patrick’s Day Tournament at 1xBit Casino

15th March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus – The smell of mouth-watering corned beef and cabbage along with the delicious aroma of classic Irish stew lingers around the room. Meanwhile, there are other people who are dressed in vibrantly green-colored costumes and excitedly march around in parades outside the party hall. Should you find a four-leaved cloverRead More дальше »

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Get Lucky with the St Patrick’s Day Tournament at 1xBit Casino

Bitcoin Press Release: Players can try their luck at the 1xBit casino tables with the St Patrick’s Day “Lucky Patrick” tournament.   15th March 2021, Limassol, Cyprus – The smell of mouth-watering corned beef and cabbage along with the delicious aroma of classic Irish stew lingers around the room. дальше »

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Lepricon Channels Luck of the Irish with St. Paddy’s Day Launch

Gaming is the first industry that will utilize blockchain technology to empower its community of users, an essential aspect of Lepricon’s blockchain gaming platform. Using in-game currencies, verifiably scarce items, and Defi principles, Lepricon is innovating in the space to reimagine the gaming experience, including how users can benefit monetarily from this new style of gaming. дальше »

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St. Patrick’s Day is Uniswap Day for Gaming Startup, Lepricon

There is a new game in town, and it seems to have the luck of the Irish, especially as they will list their token on Uniswap on St. Patrick’s day. Choosing such a lucky date to debut might explain why the team behind Lepricon, a blockchain-based gaming platform for prediction games, found themselves closing out […] дальше »

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