Guides
Bitcoin and crypto information for Irish readers, with dated sources.
Tax
Can You Claim Crypto Losses in Ireland?
Can you claim crypto losses in Ireland? When a loss counts for CGT, offsetting it against gains, carrying capital losses forward and reporting to Revenue.
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Crypto Tax in Ireland: How Revenue Taxes Bitcoin
Crypto tax in Ireland: the 31% CGT rate from 7 October 2026, the €1,270 exemption, disposals, gifting crypto, legal reliefs and when to pay and file.
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DAC8 Crypto Reporting: What Providers Tell Revenue
DAC8 crypto reporting: in Ireland providers collect user data from 1 January 2026 and report to Revenue by 31 May 2027. What it means for your taxes.
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How to Pay Crypto Tax in Ireland: Revenue Steps
How to pay crypto tax in Ireland: the CGT payment deadlines, which form to file (Form 11, Form 12 or CG1), registering and the records to gather.
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Buying and exchanges
Buy Bitcoin in Ireland: How to Do It, Step by Step
Buy bitcoin in Ireland step by step: check MiCA authorisation, verify your ID, add euro by SEPA, check the full cost, choose where to keep it, keep records.
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MiCA-Licensed Crypto Exchanges for Ireland
MiCA-licensed crypto exchanges serving Ireland, checked on the registers on 30 October 2026: who authorises them, euro funding and published fees.
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Regulation
Is Bitcoin Legal in Ireland?
Bitcoin is legal to buy, hold and sell in Ireland, but it isn't legal tender and isn't guaranteed. How MiCA, the Central Bank and Revenue treat it.
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MiCA Crypto Regulation: What It Means for You
MiCA crypto regulation explained for Ireland: which firms need authorisation, the key dates, the protections you get and what MiCA doesn't cover.
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Safety
Crypto Scams in Ireland: How to Spot and Avoid Them
The common crypto scams in Ireland, the red flags the CCPC lists, how to check a firm before you send anything, and what to do if you've been scammed.
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Crypto Wallets in Ireland: Hot, Cold and Self-Custody
Crypto wallets in Ireland: hosted or self-custody, hot or cold (hardware) wallets, MiCA custody rules, protecting a recovery phrase and keeping records.
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