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The Ultimate Guide to Crypto

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Crypto.

What to know about Crypto

‘Digital money’ was ushered in with the 2008 invention and 2009 launch of Bitcoin. While still the most popular and nominally valuable of them all, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies available in the market today. Cryptocurrencies are created with encryption algorithms and are intended as a store of value or a means of exchange, and are generally (but not always) based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a distributed ledger enforced by a network of independent computers.

Irish Crypto News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Crypto

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Crypto News

OwlTing says OwlPay Harbor July payments jump 108%
Regulatory technology

OwlTing says OwlPay Harbor July payments jump 108%

Usage on OwlPay Harbor accelerated in July, with cross-border payment volume topping 107.6% monthly growth as more enterprise clients joined.

3 days ago

ReconArt links reconciliation hub to Solana blockchain
Integration

ReconArt links reconciliation hub to Solana blockchain

The connector should help finance teams reconcile stablecoin transfers and AI-driven payments as blockchain settlement strains older back-office systems.

3 days ago

xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up
Tokenisation

xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up

The tie-up could let retail traders manage crypto, futures, forex and tokenised stocks in one workflow instead of juggling separate platforms.

3 days ago

MoonPay launches PayBox for Claude & ChatGPT payments
Payment Technologies

MoonPay launches PayBox for Claude & ChatGPT payments

Users can now approve AI-initiated payments in-chat, as MoonPay tries to make Claude and ChatGPT commerce safer and more seamless.

Last week

Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks
Software Updates

Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks

Malicious packages are now spreading faster across code repositories, with Google saying open source ecosystems face the sharpest rise in risk.

Last week

Post-quantum cryptography adoption stalls, DigiCert finds
Digital Transformation

Post-quantum cryptography adoption stalls, DigiCert finds

Most firms are still unprepared for quantum attacks, with only 7% deploying quantum-safe cryptography across most digital certificates.

Last week

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026
Market competition

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026

Users are being told to close positions and withdraw funds before trading ends, after BitMEX set its exchange shutdown for September 2026.

Last month

Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list
Mergers and Acquisitions

Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list

The ranking underscores Payward's push beyond crypto trading as it broadens Kraken into a wider financial infrastructure group.

Last month

OpenPayd joins Fireblocks payments network in UK & Europe
Tokenisation

OpenPayd joins Fireblocks payments network in UK & Europe

Institutions using Fireblocks can now tap OpenPayd's sterling and euro rails without extra integration, widening access to stablecoin payment flows.

Last month

OpenWorld, Blockchain.com partner on tokenisation push
Tokenisation

OpenWorld, Blockchain.com partner on tokenisation push

The tie-up gives OpenWorld access to trading and liquidity services as tokenised assets draw more institutional interest, though terms were undisclosed.

Last month

SOFTSWISS launches Warsaw summit on high-load systems
Gaming

SOFTSWISS launches Warsaw summit on high-load systems

More than 1,000 engineers and executives are expected in Warsaw as digital firms face mounting pressure to keep systems fast and reliable at scale.

Last month

BitGo Prime adds Virtu Financial to liquidity network
Decentralized Finance

BitGo Prime adds Virtu Financial to liquidity network

Institutions can now access Virtu Financial pricing via BitGo Prime without separate onboarding, while assets stay in regulated custody.

Last month

Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets
BitCoin

Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets

A jump in oil and a sell-off in US tech stocks left Bitcoin near USD $64,000, as on-chain data pointed to tight supply.

Last month

Alpaca raises USD $135 million in Peak XV-led round
Tokenisation

Alpaca raises USD $135 million in Peak XV-led round

The fresh capital will help Alpaca expand regulated brokerage infrastructure for clients building products across traditional and on-chain markets.

Last month

BIG3 faces class action over NFT ownership promises
Tokenisation

BIG3 faces class action over NFT ownership promises

NFT buyers say they were left without voting rights or team-sale proceeds after paying up to USD $25,000 each for BIG3 tokens.

Last month

eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign
Application Programming Interface

eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign

Users will get portfolio alerts, trading tools and crypto custody in one redesign as eToro expands AI assistant Tori across devices.

Last month

Elliptic adds Circle affiliate to design partner scheme
Partner Programmes

Elliptic adds Circle affiliate to design partner scheme

Circle's backing gives Elliptic production feedback to refine compliance tools for AI-driven finance as stablecoin activity grows more complex.

Last month

PayPal USD launches on Polygon for cross-border payments
Tokenisation

PayPal USD launches on Polygon for cross-border payments

Businesses using Polygon can now settle overseas payments in PYUSD with fewer integrations, as stablecoin use shifts into mainstream finance.

Last month

Hyundai tests stablecoin remittance between US & Mexico
Distributed Ledger

Hyundai tests stablecoin remittance between US & Mexico

The trial cut an internal dollar transfer between Hyundai units in the US and Mexico to seven minutes, far faster than bank rails.

Last month

Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico
Threat intelligence

Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico

A live fraud campaign targeting Mexican banks, fintechs and crypto services exposed how criminals are using generative AI to draft malware.

Last month