Buy crypto in Ireland — a calm, beginner-friendly app for 2026

Crypto is legal in Ireland under MiCA, the EU’s crypto rulebook, with the Central Bank of Ireland as the local regulator. Whether you’re just starting or your exchange has scaled back its EU service, CryptoUnity is a simple, beginner-friendly app with custody powered by BitGo.

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What’s changing for crypto users in Ireland

Ireland taxes crypto gains under Capital Gains Tax at 33%, with the first €1,270 of gains each year exempt; swapping one crypto for another counts as a disposal (not only cashing out to euros), and trading as a business is taxed as income instead. This is general information, not tax advice.
Binance did not secure a MiCA licence and suspended core services for EU users around the 1 July 2026 deadline; existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable.
Crypto itself is fully legal in Ireland — CryptoUnity is available here now, with regulated custody powered by BitGo.

Switching from Binance, Kriptomat or Gemini? See the step-by-step move guide.

Why beginners in Ireland land here

Regulated custody, powered by BitGo

Your crypto is held by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian — the same one that secures Bitstamp. Not us.

Built for first-timers

Plain-language workshops and a calm, no-pressure tone — not charts and order books. Learn as you go.

A dedicated EU team

Real people and human support — not an impersonal global platform.

Frequently asked questions

Is crypto legal in Ireland? +

Yes. Crypto is legal to buy, hold and sell in Ireland under the EU’s MiCA regulation, with the Central Bank of Ireland as the local regulator.

How is crypto taxed in Ireland? +

For most individuals, crypto gains are taxed under Capital Gains Tax at 33%, with the first €1,270 of gains each year exempt. Swapping one crypto for another is a disposal (not only cashing out to euros), and trading as a business is taxed as income instead. This is general information, not tax advice.

Why did Binance scale back in the EU? +

Binance did not secure a MiCA licence in time and suspended core services for EU users around the 1 July 2026 deadline; existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable. Crypto itself remains fully legal in Ireland — this is one company’s decision, not a market-wide problem, and CryptoUnity is a calm place to keep going.

How do beginners in Ireland buy their first crypto? +

Download a beginner-friendly app, verify your identity once, fund your account by SEPA transfer in euros, and make a small, guided first purchase. CryptoUnity explains each coin and step in plain language.

Is CryptoUnity regulated? +

CryptoUnity is a beginner-friendly app, not a licensed exchange. Regulated custody and execution are provided by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian.

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Start small, start calm.

Download the app, verify once, and make a small first purchase whenever you’re ready. Switch over and start with 0% trading fees for 30 days — use code SWITCH.

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