Ireland: FinTech

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), examining whether the EU's crypto-asset framework remains fit for purpose amid accelerating institutional adoption...

On 5 March 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published a Discussion Paper (DP12) (PDF 1.4 MB) examining the use of DLT and tokenisation within Irish and European financial services, with a particular focus on investment funds, including money market funds and exchange-traded funds.

The Central Bank of Ireland's latest Financial Stability Review examines intensifying global risks facing the domestic financial system, with particular focus on AI financing developments and their potential market implications. Governor Makhlouf highlights elevated vulnerabilities from Middle East energy supply shocks, AI-related stock valuations, and evolving cybersecurity threats, while emphasizing the accumulated resilience in Ireland's financial system through strong capital buffers and prudent lending

On 26 February 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI") unveiled its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report for 2026 (the "Report"), focusing on ensuring the resilience...

This comprehensive update examines the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for crypto-asset service providers in Ireland and the EU, covering Central Bank of Ireland's alignment with MiCAR requirements, the European Commission's EU Inc proposal for tokenised shares, and the Eurosystem's ambitious roadmap for wholesale DLT infrastructure. How are these interconnected developments reshaping the framework for digital assets and tokenisation across European financial markets?

The Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") has published Discussion Paper 12 on Distributed Ledger Technology ("DLT") and Tokenisation in Financial Services (the "Discussion Paper")...

The order establishes several mechanisms through which the Administration intends to challenge, constrain, and ultimately pre-empt state AI laws that it considers...

On 18 December 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) issued a Dear CEO letter to Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) to highlight...

On 10 December 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") published a document entitled "Regulating & Supervising well – a more effective and efficient framework" ("Roadmap").