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🇮🇪 Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland, MiCA CASP

Crypto (CASP) E-Money (EMI)
Last verified 2026-07-03 Next review 2026-07-17

Data verified: oldest cell 2 days ago (verified 2026-07-01). Individual cells show their own verification date below.

Licence type

MiCA CASP authorisation granted by the Central Bank of Ireland; replaces the legacy VASP registration (CJA 2010, AML). No simplified VASP->CASP conversion - all applicants face the full process.

Verified 2026-07-01 Source: McCann FitzGerald - Ireland as a location for CASPs 2025: https://www.mccannfitzgerald.com/knowledge/financial-services-regulation/ireland-as-a-location-for-crypto-asset-service-providers-2025

Regulator

Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) - sole competent authority; runs an Innovation Hub. Known as a demanding, gatekeeper-style regulator.

Verified 2026-07-01 Source: CBI - MiCAR: https://www.centralbank.ie/regulation/markets-in-crypto-assets-regulation

Capital requirement 🔒

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Timeline to authorisation 🔒

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Local substance 🔒

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Application cost 🔒

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Ongoing cost 🔒

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Passporting 🔒

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MiCA CASPs approved 🔒

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Key restrictions 🔒

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Recent changes

Transitional period ended 30 Dec 2025 (12 months; simplified route declined). ~10 CASPs authorised by late 2025 (Kraken Jun 2025, Coinbase, StoneX 10th). Revised Consumer Protection Code from 24 Mar 2026.

Verified 2026-07-01 Source: A&L Goodbody - transitional period reduced to 12 months: https://www.algoodbody.com/insights-publications/mica-department-of-finance-decides-on-national-discretions-reducing-the-transitional-period-to-12-months

Difficulty rating 🔒

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Informational only, not legal advice. Entries marked as placeholder or awaiting verification must not be relied on. Confirm all requirements with Ireland's regulator and qualified local counsel before acting.