Welcome to our EU crypto update - a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-assets sector....more
Revised Guidance on F&P Standards: The Central Bank proposes consolidated and enhanced guidance, including details around objective measures for PCF roles, conflicts of interest, suitability within boards, and a 10-year...more
Today, the Central Bank of Ireland published the Consumer Protection Code 2025 ("CPC 2025") comprising:
(i) the Consumer Protection Code Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Section 17A) (Standards for Business) Regulations 2025...more
3/25/2025
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On 2 October 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI") updated its Guidance on the Central Credit Register ("CCR") (version 2.6) to commence the reporting obligations in respect of guarantees under the Credit Reporting Act...more
DORA is now applicable, imposing requirements in respect of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience.
Firms should be preparing their register of information ready for sharing with the CBI in April....more
1/17/2025
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On 30 December 2024 the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") became applicable to crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs") as well as offerors and persons seeking admission to trading of crypto-assets in the EU....more
1/17/2025
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