Welcome NoFrixion and Pionew Ireland to Fintech Ireland’s Registered Virtual Asset Service Providers Map v 2.0
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Fintech Ireland has updated its Registered Virtual Asset Service Providers Map to version 2.0, with the inclusion of newly registered NoFrixion and Pionew Ireland. It reports that, on 12 April 2023, together with Susan O’Neill of SuLu Solutions and Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland, issued the first Registered Virtual Asset Service Providers – Ireland Map. […]

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  • July 19, 2023
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Blockchain cross and upskilling opportunities
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Curious about blockchain? Want to upskill and elevate yourself? We’ve curated a list of full-time and part-time blockchain courses in Ireland, so you can make the most of your summer by exploring your options and preparing for your learning journey. * Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet:– Postgraduate Certificate in Blockchain for Leaders – Certificate in Emerging Digital Technologies – MSc in […]

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  • July 19, 2023
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BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF in push into crypto
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BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, has filed for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would allow investors to get exposure to the cryptocurrency, as the asset class comes under intense regulatory scrutiny, reports Reuters. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust will use Coinbase Custody as its custodian, according to a filing with the US Securities and […]

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  • July 19, 2023
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Ripple, crypto industry score partial win in SEC court fight over XRP
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Ripple scored a partial victory in its fight with the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a court ruling that brought a modicum of regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry, reports Coindesk. The sale of Ripple’s XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts, the US District Court of the Southern […]

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  • July 19, 2023
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EU blockchain sandbox unveils first 20 use cases after wave of applications
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According to the European Commission, 20 projects have been selected in the first cohort to receive legal advice and regulatory guidance, reports Cointelegraph. Plans to set up a regulatory sandbox for blockchain technology were announced by the European Commission and the European Blockchain Partnership in 2020. The goal, according to the Commission, is to foster […]

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  • July 12, 2023
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BIS releases contrasting reports on CBDCs and crypto
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In anticipation of the meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub (BISIH) released two significant reports on cryptocurrency and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on 11 July. These reports present divergent perspectives on the technologies involved, reports MSN. The shorter of the two reports, spanning […]

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  • July 12, 2023
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Parliamentary report recommends Canada recognise, strategise about blockchain industry
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A Canadian House of Commons committee report has recommended that the country “recognise blockchain as an emerging industry” and take all the steps that entails, reports Cointelegraph. There are a lot of steps needed, it said. The report was released by the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology after a study […]

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  • July 12, 2023
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EU to take next step towards digital euro
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The EU is set to take the next crucial step towards launching a digital version of the euro, a controversial project that has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists, reports RTE News. From China to the United States, Jamaica to Japan, dozens of central banks worldwide are exploring […]

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  • June 28, 2023
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EU reaches agreement on crypto asset regulations in banking
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The European Union (EU) has reached a political agreement on changes to the Capital Requirements Regulation and Directive, including new regulations for crypto assets, reports Yahoo Finance. This move comes in response to lawmakers’ calls for stringent rules to prevent “unbacked cryptocurrencies” from infiltrating the traditional financial system. The announcement of this agreement was made […]

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  • June 28, 2023
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Sony Network invests in Web3 start-up to spur mass adoption
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Sony Network Communications, a subsidiary of Sony, and Japanese Web3 infrastructure tech company Startale Labs, have revealed a new business collaboration and a $3.5 million investment to build a foundation for the widespread adoption of Web3, reports Cointelegraph. The partnership will push Startale’s development of Web3 services and products, including its mission to create all-in-one […]

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  • June 28, 2023
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Higher Diploma in Fintech
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The Atlantic Technological University (ATU), in association with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, is now offering its Higher Diploma in Business in Finance & Technology (Level 8 – 60 Credits), which is a conversion course into the FinTech Industry. It is a one-year course, delivered exclusively online, designed to equip people with the core knowledge, skills […]

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  • June 21, 2023
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Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — Corporate VC
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The crypto space has been facing waves of uncertainty in recent months, with looming regulations from authorities worldwide and a lingering market downturn. Despite the state of the industry, investors are still backing new ventures in the space. Data shows that in 2022 alone, European decentralized finance startups experienced increased venture capital (VC) funding of […]

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  • June 21, 2023
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