IG offers a wide cryptocurrency CFD range - including weekend markets and overnight volatility indices - backed by its LSE-listed regulatory credibility, though spread-only pricing makes it less competitive for high-frequency crypto traders.
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Regulated Exchanges
Country
IrelandJurisdiction
European Union
Tier
Tier 1
Comprehensive crypto regulatory framework with licensing requirements, asset segregation, and consumer protections.
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centralbank.ie
The Central Bank of Ireland licenses and supervises investment firms operating in Ireland under EU MiFID II. CBI-authorised brokers benefit from full EU passport rights and investor compensation under the Investor Compensation Company DAC (ICCL) up to EUR 20,000. Dublin's post-Brexit status as a key EU financial hub has made the CBI an increasingly sought-after licence for international brokers.
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Check an exchange's licence status directly on CBI's public register.
CBI Regulated Crypto Exchanges
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Interactive Brokers offers real cryptocurrency ownership (not CFDs) on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select altcoins via its regulated IBKR platform - backed by SEC, FINRA, and FCA oversight, making it one of the safest regulated routes to crypto for sophisticated investors.
Read ReviewSaxo Bank offers cryptocurrency CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select major tokens via SaxoTraderGO - backed by Danish banking regulation and institutional-grade custody, though the selection is narrow and CFD-only with no real coin ownership.
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CBI is classified as a Tier 1 crypto regulator. Comprehensive crypto regulatory framework with licensing requirements, asset segregation, and consumer protections.
We currently list 4 crypto exchanges regulated or registered under CBI. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall rating.
CBI is based in Ireland and covers the European Union jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 crypto regulator, it requires exchanges to hold client assets separately, maintain capital reserves, and meet ongoing compliance obligations, comparable to MiFID II standards for traditional finance.
Visit the official CBI website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the exchange's registered name to confirm its current status. This is the most reliable way to verify regulatory standing.
CBI regulation primarily addresses licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and operational standards. Compensation for hacks depends on the exchange's own insurance fund or Proof of Reserves commitments, not typically a government-backed compensation scheme. Always choose exchanges with published cold storage ratios and Proof of Reserves attestations.