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26.05 / 15:29

business regulation Europe Gemini MICA Crypto firm Gemini picks Ireland as European base amid US crypto blues

Crypto exchange Gemini has selected Dublin as the headquarters for its European operations, amid a backdrop of crypto companies seeking expansion outside of the United States.

26.05 / 15:29

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The European Union’s financial watchdog has issued a statement reminding investment firms to make sure their clients are aware of the regulatory status of the products they are offering.

26.05 / 15:17

Adoption Europe Gemini Legal Today in Crypto: Gemini Chooses Ireland for European Headquarters, Coinone Exec Admits to Bribe-for-Listing Charges, Chinese's City Reveals Metaverse Policy Draft to Attract Companies

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26.05 / 11:57

Citi Lord Mayor: ‘Brexit is in the rear-view mirror’

Concerns about Brexit have taken a backseat as improved relations and less-than-expected job losses have buoyed the City’s outlook.

22.05 / 12:07

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19.05 / 15:59

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Amid the rigid regulatory atmosphere in the US crypto market, San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase is expanding its offering to other regions.

18.05 / 19:53

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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is set to launch its subscription service called “Coinbase One” across 35 countries. Initially, only customers in the United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland will have access to Coinbase One. According to the May 18 announcement, Coinbase One aims to provide features such as zero-fee trading, amplified staking rewards and exclusive benefits through partnerships with industry players such as Messari and CoinTracker for a monthly fee of $29.99. Furthermore, Coinbase plans to collaborate with other partners — such as Alto IRA (Individual Retirement Account), Blockworks’ Permissionless and Lemonade — to bring additional benefits to its members.

15.05 / 15:21

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15.05 / 12:21

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An Irish daily newspaper apologized to its readers after it unknowingly published an article by a guest writer who had used artificial intelligence (AI) to pen the piece and their identity.

10.05 / 10:29

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Unbacked cryptocurrencies are more like a "Ponzi scheme" than an investment, argued Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf - but adding that "crypto is not going away very soon."

09.05 / 23:29

Irish central bank governor compares crypto to ponzi scheme

In a blog, the governor says that while the Bank is "open" towards the potential of ‘backed crypto’ - such as Electronic Money Tokens and Asset Reference Tokens - unbacked crypto is a "very different proposition". Writes Makhlouf: "My view is that the claimed benefits of ‘unbacked crypto’ should be treated with a large dose of scepticism.

25.04 / 17:53

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Europe’s data watchdog, Wojciech Wiewiórowski, predicts a sour predicament for United States-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies currently being investigated for alleged GDPR violations.

24.04 / 10:33

Blockchain Mining Bitcoin Russia becomes second-largest Bitcoin mining hub after US, claims local miner

Russia has now reportedly become the second-largest country in the world in terms of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency mining, with the United States maintaining its position as the leader. Nevertheless, the lack of clear regulations regarding cryptocurrencies in the United States may lead to a potential market distribution shift.

23.04 / 23:49

Broker Irish broker Davy poaches Investec’s Sara Hale to lead UK corporate broking

Irish stockbroker Davy has bolstered its London operation with a senior dealmaker hire as it looks to increase its coverage of UK companies.

18.04 / 18:47

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Payward Europe Solutions, an Irish subsidiary of Kraken registered in Dublin, was awarded virtual asset service provider (VASP) authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland on April 18.

14.04 / 16:45

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"This is not a drill," wrote Uniswap Labs, the company behind one of the world's leading decentralized exchanges. "The Uniswap mobile wallet is out of Apple jail and now live in most countries."

13.04 / 20:11

business Gemini Gemini files for pre-registration undertaking in Canada

On April 12, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced it filed a pre-registration undertaking with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), which oversees capital markets in Canada's most populous province. The undertaking is a prerequisite to becoming a restricted dealer in Canada and is necessary for all cryptocurrency exchanges wishing to conduct business in the country. Cynthia Del Pozo Garcia, Gemini's director of strategy and corporate development, wrote:

06.04 / 20:49

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The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued a consumer protection alert addressing the “alleged cryptocurrency exchange” known as Eucoinotrade.

06.04 / 07:19

Bitcoin Bear markets are for filming: the Bitcoin Film Festival in Warsaw

The bear market might rage on, but that won't stop the Bitcoin (BTC) shooters, creators and filmmakers from producing new content.

06.04 / 05:59

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OpenAI, the creators of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, is under investigation by Canada’s privacy commissioner for alleged collection and use of personal information without consent.

28.03 / 16:43

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An Irish dairy farmer has found an unusual way to make use of the excess energy produced on his farm — by turning to Bitcoin (BTC) mining. Tom Campbell, who runs a farm in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, produces renewable energy using a method called anaerobic digestion. This involves breaking down biodegradable material to a point where it creates methane gas, which can be used to produce electricity.

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