Jurisdiction reference
Ireland
Regulator: CBI. License/registration context: Registration. 356 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Ireland. Official registry source: EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Data last updated: 2026-08-28.
Under MiCAR, stablecoins: both e-money tokens and asset-referenced tokens, face robust oversight. The CBI is the national regulatory authority, reviewing white papers, issuing licenses for issuers and CASPs, and supervising all compliance. MiCAR became fully applicable in Ireland in December 2024, with EMT/ART rules kicking in from mid-2024.
Regulatory Status
- Jurisdiction code
- IE
- Regime
- Registration
- Regulator
- CBI
- Governing law
- CJA 2010 / MiCA
- Travel Rule
- Enforced
- Tracked entities
- 356
- Recognized stablecoin backing
- fiat-backed, crypto-backed, commodity-backed
- Yield-bearing stablecoins
- Restricted
- Currency
- EUR
Regulatory approach
As Ireland's National Competent Authority under MiCAR, the CBI reviews applications, authorizes CASPs and EMT/ART issuers. It is the country's central bank, responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, payment systems oversight, and supervision of banks and payment providers.
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Jurisdiction FAQ
Who regulates Ireland?
The current Plexo Institute record lists CBI as the regulator for Ireland.
How many VASPs are tracked in Ireland?
356 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Ireland.
What is the Travel Rule status in Ireland?
The current Plexo Institute record lists the Travel Rule status for Ireland as Enforced.
Source Evidence
This profile is compiled from official legislation and regulator records. Source confidence: official source evidence.