Crypto exchange plans 30 roles in Ireland as it secures EU regulatory approval.
CoinJar, one of the world’s longest established cryptocurrency exchanges, is to invest €5 million over the next two years to set up its European headquarters in Dublin, adding 30 roles as it expands its regulated presence across the EU.
The Australia founded digital asset platform said the Irish operation would serve as its central base for European activities, working alongside existing teams in London and Melbourne. The expansion is being supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.
“Ireland offers an exceptional blend of talent, connectivity and a clear regulatory pathway”
The move follows CoinJar’s receipt of Crypto Asset Service Provider authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland in December 2025, building on earlier virtual asset registration granted in November 2024. The approvals allow the company to offer regulated crypto services across the bloc under the EU’s evolving digital assets framework.
Regulatory clarity
Niall Carson, chief executive of CoinJar Europe, said the decision reflected Ireland’s combination of skills and regulatory clarity.
“Ireland offers an exceptional blend of talent, connectivity and a clear regulatory pathway,” he said. “Establishing Dublin as our European hub positions us to serve customers across the EU while building on CoinJar’s decade plus track record of reliable, compliant digital asset services.”
Founded in 2013, CoinJar is among the longest operating cryptocurrency exchanges globally and counts more than 800,000 users. It offers trading, custody and payments services across a range of digital assets and operates under regulatory regimes in Australia, the UK, the US and now Ireland.
The Irish government welcomed the announcement as another signal of ongoing international interest in the country’s financial services sector. Peter Burke, minister for enterprise, tourism and employment, said the investment underlined Ireland’s position as a destination for fintech firms.
“I welcome CoinJar’s decision to establish its European hub in Dublin, supported by a €5 million investment and the creation of up to 30 highly skilled roles,” Burke said. “This announcement reflects Ireland’s growing reputation as a leading location for innovative fintech and digital asset companies.”
Robert Troy, minister of state at the Department of Finance with responsibility for financial services, said the decision aligned with the government’s Ireland for Finance strategy. “CoinJar’s decision to choose Ireland as its European hub is a further vote of confidence in our fintech sector,” he said, adding that digital assets had featured prominently in consultations on the next phase of the strategy.
IDA Ireland said the project highlighted Ireland’s appeal to regulated financial services groups operating in emerging areas of finance.
Denis Curran, head of emerging business at the investment agency, said CoinJar’s decision was “a welcome endorsement of Ireland’s growing digital finance sector and its position as a leading location in Europe for regulated financial services.”
CoinJar said it expects 2026 to be an important year for the digital assets industry as regulation and infrastructure continue to mature. The company said clearer rules and stronger compliance standards are supporting greater confidence among both retail and institutional users.
The Dublin expansion will be phased over the next two years, with recruitment focused on compliance, operations, engineering and customer support roles to service European markets.
Top image: CoinJar Europe CEO Niall Carson; Robert Troy, TD, Robert Troy, minister of state at the Department of Finance with responsibility for financial services; and Denis Curran, head of emerging business, IDA Ireland
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