Crypto.com Secures VASP Approval in Ireland

Crypto.com 在爱尔兰获得 VASP 批准

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has approved Crypto.com, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP).

爱尔兰中央银行 (CBI) 已批准全球领先的加密货币交易所之一 Crypto.com 作为虚拟资产服务提供商 (VASP)。

Crypto.com's VASP status in Ireland allows the company to offer expanded services, including crypto-to-fiat exchanges and fiat wallets.

Crypto.com 在爱尔兰的 VASP 地位使该公司能够提供扩展的服务，包括加密货币到法定货币的交易和法定钱包。

Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, emphasized the company's commitment to compliance and innovation. He stated, "We are thrilled to enhance our offerings in Ireland, empowering consumers with our comprehensive crypto product suite."

Crypto.com 总裁兼首席运营官 Eric Anziani 强调了公司对合规和创新的承诺。他表示：“我们很高兴能够增强我们在爱尔兰的产品，通过我们全面的加密产品套件为消费者提供支持。”

Ireland has now approved 15 entities as VASPs. Crypto.com joins a growing group of reputable crypto firms in the country, including Coinbase and Ripple.

爱尔兰现已批准 15 个实体作为 VASP。 Crypto.com 加入了该国不断壮大的知名加密货币公司行列，其中包括 Coinbase 和 Ripple。

Key Highlights

主要亮点

• 14 VASPs were previously registered in Ireland as of June 7, including Gemini and Standard Chartered's Zodia.
• In 2023, seven companies received VASP approvals, with four more approved in 2024.
• Coinbase selected Ireland as its European crypto hub in late 2023 for compliance purposes.
• Ripple and Gemini have also increased their presence in Ireland while facing regulatory challenges in the U.S.
• Circle Internet Financial plans to return to the U.S. and exit Ireland in May 2024.

截至 6 月 7 日，已有 14 家 VASP 在爱尔兰注册，其中包括 Gemini 和渣打银行的 Zodia。2023 年，有 7 家公司获得了 VASP 批准，2024 年又有 4 家公司获得批准。出于合规目的，Coinbase 在 2023 年底选择爱尔兰作为其欧洲加密货币中心。 Ripple 和 Gemini 也增加了在爱尔兰的业务，同时面临着 U.S.Circle Internet Financial 的监管挑战，计划于 2024 年 5 月重返美国并退出爱尔兰。