Clonmellon man leads CoinJar as it sets up EU headquarters in Dublin

CoinJar, one of the world’s longest running crypto exchanges, has announced that it is to base its European operation in Dublin, supported by a €5m investment, and will create 30 highly skilled jobs.

Chief executive officer of the CoinJar Europe operation is Niall Carson from Clonmellon, and following the announcement on Friday week last, Niall said: “Ireland offers an exceptional blend of talent, connectivity and a clear regulatory pathway. 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.”

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke has welcomed the announcement and said it reflects Ireland’s growing reputation as a leading location for innovative fintech and digital asset companies.

“Their expansion demonstrates the confidence that global firms place in Ireland’s talent base and the strong support provided by IDA Ireland,” he stated. Robert Troy, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, was present at the announcement. He said CoinJar’s decision to choose Ireland as its European hub “is proof that the government’s Ireland for Finance strategy delivers real results, and this will continue with the next Ireland for Finance strategy which I will publish in the coming months”.

“The opportunity in digital assets has been raised consistently as part of my department’s consultations on this upcoming strategy, and we must ensure this opportunity is realised. Ireland offers firms like CoinJar a strong regulatory landscape which gives the wider digital assets sector the confidence to innovate and grow,” Minister Troy stated.

Denis Curran, head of Emerging Business in IDA Ireland, congratulated Niall Carson and the team at CoinJar on receiving its Crypto Assets Services Provider (CASP) authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland and on the establishment of its European hub in Ireland.

He said the decision by CoinJar is a welcome endorsement of Ireland’s growing digital finance sector and as a leading location in Europe for regulated financial services.

CoinJar will invest €5m over the next two years in establishing its European hub in Dublin and hiring for 30 new roles in Ireland.

Founded in 2013, CoinJar is one of the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset platforms. Used by more than 800,000 users globally, it enables individuals and institutions to buy, sell, store and trade digital assets securely and easily. It has processed billions of dollars in transactions across a carefully curated range of cryptocurrencies.

Mr Carson believes that at a time of real growth in confidence in the industry, Ireland is showing renewed strength as a destination for regulated digital asset firms.

The team are confident 2026 will mark a turning point for cryptocurrencies as the industry continues to mature into a trusted part of the global financial system.

“Clearer regulation, stronger infrastructure, and more responsible innovation are driving greater confidence among consumers and institutions alike,” the company said in a statement issued after the announcement.

“What began as a niche technology is increasingly becoming a reliable, accessible, and well-governed financial alternative.”

The Dublin office will serve as CoinJar’s operational base for the EU. The Irish team will work closely with CoinJar’s established operations in London and Melbourne to deliver secure, compliant and easy-to-use digital asset services to individuals and institutions across Europe.