Blockchain Ireland

Big welcome to the newest member of the Blockchain Ireland Events & Communication Team - Sebastian Grube! Sebastian, a marketing thought leader and business consultant, is here to help amplify our community's voice and push blockchain innovation forward in Ireland. Excited to have you on board, Sebastian! 🚀 #BlockchainIreland #IndustryNetwork #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #Technology #Innovation #NewMember #WelcomeOnboard

🌟 Joining us in welcoming Van (Grace) Pham as a new member of the Events & Communication Team at Blockchain Ireland! Grace brings valuable experience in digital marketing for tech firms in Vietnam. She will engage in promoting Blockchain Ireland's community through creative content & communications. Warmly welcome, Grace 🙌 #BlockchainIreland #IndustryNetwork #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #Technology #Innovation #NewMember #WelcomeOnboard

Blockchain Ireland is delighted to welcome Jiaqi Zhang to the Events & Communications Team 👏 Jiaqi is now a Technology Integration Manager at UCD Innovation Academy where she helps learners to unlock new growth opportunities through innovative solutions in AR, VR, AI, and Blockchain. Welcome Jiaqi! Great to have you onboard 🚀 #BlockchainIreland #IndustryNetwork #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #Technology #Innovation #NewMember #WelcomeOnboard

Blockchain Ireland published a piece in the Business Post highlighting the significant opportunity digital assets present for Ireland. The chair of our Legal & Regulatory working group, Pearse Ryan, breaks it down into three key areas: 1. The size of the prize 2. Risks of not seizing the opportunity 3. What Ireland needs to do to get organised

Franklin Templeton Launches Europe’s First Government Money Fund Powered by #Blockchain In February 2025, Franklin Templeton introduced the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund, marking the first fully tokenized UCITS product domiciled in Luxembourg. Built on the Stellar blockchain, the fund enhances transparency, security, and operational efficiency, while empowering investors to track their investments and verify transactions independently. This launch represents a significant step forward in the digitalization of traditional finance. 👉 Explore more: https://lnkd.in/ge25Ni4p #BlockchainIreland #IndustryNetwork #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #Technology #Innovation #News

Blockchain Ireland is delighted to welcome Paul Boots, Head of Sector Development at Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA], to Ireland for a series of high-level engagements with industry stakeholders, government ministers, and the broader blockchain community. Context - As the regulatory landscape for virtual assets continues to evolve, Paul's visit underscores the importance of international collaboration and regulatory dialogue in fostering responsible innovation. - With deep expertise in sector growth and ecosystem development, Paul brings invaluable insights into how jurisdictions can balance innovation with robust governance—a discussion that is more relevant than ever. Podcast We’re also excited to feature Paul Boots on the Blockchain Ireland podcast, where he will share his perspectives on the role of progressive regulation in supporting a thriving digital assets ecosystem. Stay tuned for updates and key takeaways from this visit! #BlockchainIreland #VARA #BlockchainRegulation #Web3 #Innovation #Collaboration

Have you seen a rockstar of the #blockchain world? Has a figure inspired you with insight and intelligence from the #crypto and #Web3 sphere? Let us know with a speaker nomination for our Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025. Follow the link to let us know who we should have as part of our roll call of who’s who in the blockchain world. https://lnkd.in/egeUSMpk

Blockchain Ireland 2024 Crypto Adoption Survey – Full Results Now Available! We previously shared key insights from Blockchain Ireland’s annual crypto adoption survey, and now we’re excited to release the full report! Key Takeaways: - 1 in 10 adults in Ireland own or use crypto, with adoption highest among 18-34-year-olds. - 42% would be more comfortable buying crypto if more educational resources were available. - Only 2% currently use crypto for everyday payments, but 16% would consider it in the future. - Limited awareness of companies using blockchain—only 1 in 3 respondents are aware. - Biggest barriers? Lack of knowledge (35%) and security concerns (16%). - Support for a Digital Euro stands at 25%, but 34% remain unsure—education is key! 2025 - Keep an eye out for our 2025 survey, which will be released in April. 🙏 Thanks to our survey partners Amárach Research Let’s keep the conversation going—how do these findings compare to your expectations? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

A quick recap of Blockchain Ireland Week 2024 Thank you to all of our sponsors, speakers and volunteers who help make this conference possible. Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025 - Tickets On Sale Now - Early bird tickets here https://lnkd.in/etQeA35F Thank you to Cormac Rowe for the video

Blockchain Ireland met with the Central Bank of Ireland yesterday for a discussion on current regulatory issues. In a very productive exchange, Blockchain Ireland and the CBI discussed working together more effectively to ensure organisations are better prepared for regulatory engagements. MiCAR Updates The CBI gave clarification regarding the recent tender for a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of expert services in the area of crypto assets for Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The Central Bank of Ireland outlined: - Authorisations under MiCAR were in no way dependent on the award or operation of these services. - They remain confident in its readiness and ability to engage with all organisations wishing to undergo a crypto assets service provider (CASP) authorisation process in its jurisdiction. Important to note, under European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), there are no MiCA pre-approvals. You are either approved and have a MiCA license or you do not. Further updates will be shared within Blockchain Ireland’s Legal & Regulatory Working Group. Pictured - Pearse Ryan, Blockchain Ireland’s Legal & Regulatory Working Group lead and Paul Hearns, Co-head of the Communicatiins Working Group, Lory Kehoe, Blockchain Ireland Chairperson