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MiCA-authorised crypto exchanges in Ireland
Ireland's national competent authority for MiCA is the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). This page lists every Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorised in Ireland and explains how MiCA applies to Ireland residents.
Which authority issues MiCA authorisations in Ireland?
The Central Bank of Ireland supervises MiCA-authorised CASPs alongside its broader prudential and conduct mandate. Ireland is a common choice for exchanges that already hold an Irish e-money or investment-firm authorisation.
| National Competent Authority | Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) |
|---|---|
| Authority website | www.centralbank.ie |
| Country code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2) | IE |
| MiCA-authorised CASPs based here | 1 of 12 in our register |
| Investor compensation scheme | Irish Investor Compensation Scheme up to €20,000. |
Which exchanges hold a MiCA authorisation from Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)?
All 1 authorised in Ireland can serve customers across all 30 EEA countries via the MiCA passporting regime, including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
| Provider | Authorised on | Authorised legal entity | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | Payward Europe Solutions Limited | 7 of 10 |
Sourced from the ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers, retrieved 14 May 2026.
What is MiCA in Ireland?
The CBI's MiCA approach mirrors its strict banking-supervision posture. Kraken's Payward entities chose Ireland for their MiCA authorisation in June 2025. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), formally Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, came into force across the EU in June 2023 and has been progressively applied since then. From , providers of crypto-asset services to residents of Ireland must hold a MiCA authorisation from Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) or another EEA national competent authority, or operate under the passporting regime from a CASP authorised elsewhere in the EEA.
How does the MiCA passporting regime work for Ireland residents?
Any CASP authorised by an EEA national competent authority can offer services to residents of Ireland without needing a separate Ireland authorisation. The home-state regulator (where the entity holds its primary authorisation) remains primarily responsible for ongoing supervision. The host-state regulator (Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) in the case of Ireland) receives a passporting notification and can take action under MiCA Title V if domestic consumer protection issues arise.
What if my exchange is not authorised under MiCA?
From , providers offering crypto-asset services to residents of Ireland without MiCA authorisation are in breach of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114. Existing customers typically retain the ability to withdraw assets, but new deposits, trading, or onboarding may stop. Each exchange communicates its own transition plan ahead of that date.
Sources cited on this page
- ESMA - Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Register of CASPs
- Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA)
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