The Crypto Bubble has burst and nobody cares

Over the past three months there has been a sharp fall in the value of all major Cryptos. These falls have accelerated in the past two weeks in particular with Bitcoin now below $4,000. Other major coins like Monero and Stellar have declined even more in percentage terms in recent weeks. Is there an end […]

How Cryptocurrency is taxed in Ireland

After some delay the Irish taxation service, the Revenue Commissioners, have finally issued guidance on how they see Cryptocurrency being taxed in Ireland. This is very helpful to everyone who has bought, sold and held Cryptocurrency in the last 12 months in particular. The guidance states: As with any other activity, the treatment of income […]

THE STATE OF THE CRYPTO MARKETS TODAY

So far 2018 has been a volatile year for investors in Cryptocurrency. The year started with most major types of Crypto’s being valued at all-time highs after an unprecedented rise in prices throughout 2017. This optimism was promptly followed by a serious bout of pessimism with markets entering a major sell off only weeks into […]

Why is Crypto Currency so expensive in South Korea?

There are a variety of different places across the world where you can buy, sell or exchange Crypto. The most popular way to do it though is on a dedicated Cryptocurrency exchange. There are many exchanges now operating across the globe, with a very small number of those accounting for most of the trading in […]

The Dangers of backing an ICO

2017 was a big year for Cryptocurrency with the value of most major coins growing enormously over the past 12 months. Investors from all over the world recognised the potential of Cryptocurrency as a game changer and decided to get involved. Investment was not limited to the coins themselves but also the underlying Blockchain based […]

How is Bitcoin regulated in Ireland?

This is a question that usually gets a simple answer. That answer being that Bitcoin is not regulated in Ireland. However whilst that may be the formal position of the government and regulatory authorities, that is not always the case in reality. The Official Position The Central Bank of Ireland regulates the Irish financial services […]

A beginners guide to Crypto Trading Jargon

When you read about Crypto Currency you may come across a variety of different terms which seem very strange. This is a technology with almost a language all of its own. You may think you know what these terms mean but do you really? This short guide will help you to understand some of the […]