Ireland

Regulation

Irish Fund Managers Investigate Blockchain-Powered Data Reporting

A trade group for investment funds in Ireland has announced it is developing a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on regulatory reporting.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 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
News

Deloitte to Staff New Blockchain Lab With 50 Developers

Deloitte is assembling a team of 50 blockchain experts in Ireland to help lead the company's global expansion into the blockchain business.

Markets  ·  25 May 2016
Crime

Students Build Database to Fight Bitcoin Fraud

A team of students and staff from an Irish University is building a bitcoin 'credit check' database to make the digital currency more transparent.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2015
News

Gavin Andresen Rejects Bitcoin Centralisation Concerns at Web Summit

Gavin Andresen has spoken about bitcoin at Web Summit in Dublin, a gathering of technology startups, investors and celebrities.

Markets  ·  6 November 2014
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

Bitfin Day Two: We Need More Global, Organised Bitcoin Education

The Dublin conference closed with talks on furthering bitcoin evolution by innovating the education and banking systems.

Business  ·  4 July 2014
P2P

Bitfin Day One: Circle Talks P2P Payments and Isle of Man Details Bitcoin Plans

Day one at Bitfin Dublin saw bitcoin's first presentation from a central banker, alongside discussion about future developments.

Business  ·  3 July 2014
Regulation

Irish Central Banker Envisions Hybrid Bitcoin-Fiat Future

Gareth Murphy, the director of markets for the Central Bank of Ireland, spoke at BitFin 2014 today.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 July 2014
News

Ireland’s BitcoinFRENZY Event Plans Big Bitcoin Giveaway

The June event will include an attention-grabbing giveaway of bitcoin to attendees and famous Dublin residents.

Business  ·  24 May 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
BitPay

Irish Company Now Paying Employees’ Salaries in Bitcoin

Dublin firm GSM Solutions, home to Ireland’s first bitcoin ATM, now pays its employees partly in bitcoin.

Business  ·  7 April 2014
Altcoins

CoinDesk Guide to the World’s National Altcoins

All you need to know about national cryptocurrencies – a new trend in altcoin development.

Tech  ·  28 March 2014
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM Company Refused Account by Bank of Ireland

The Bank of Ireland has allegedly rejected BitVendo’s application for a bank account.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2014