Dublin

Irish Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto Through SIM Hacks

The man was part of a criminal group that compromised crypto accounts with assistance from contacts at mobile operators.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 November 2020

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Is Opening an Office in Dublin

Crypto exchange Coinbase is opening a Dublin office in response to customer growth seen in the EU last year.

Markets  ·  15 October 2018
Europe

Why Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast

The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale.

Business  ·  4 February 2018
News

Irish Fund Managers Complete Blockchain Data Reporting Trial

An investment industry trade group based in Ireland has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed at streamlining regulatory reporting.

Markets  ·  6 March 2017
Startups

Deloitte Officially Opens Dublin Blockchain Lab

Professional services firm Deloitte has officially opened its Dublin-based blockchain lab.

Business  ·  23 January 2017
Europe

Brexit Blues: Why Dublin is Turning Into a Haven for Blockchain

In the wake of Brexit, the Republic of Ireland could become the go-to European hub for FinTech and blockchain companies.

Markets  ·  16 January 2017
Bitcoin

Irish Pub Abandons Bitcoin, Cites Legal Concerns

Dublin’s first bitcoin pub has unplugged its ATM and stopped accepting payments in bitcoin, citing legal issues.

Business  ·  1 October 2014
News

Ireland’s Bitfin 2014 Will Bring Together Worlds of Bitcoin and Finance

Organisers of July's Dublin conference have announced an expanded lineup of big-name speakers and a provisional schedule.

Business  ·  23 May 2014