Ireland · Updated 04.13.26
Privacy coins in Ireland
In Ireland you can buy Zcash through MiCA-licensed exchanges. Monero has been delisted from regulated Irish platforms. Ireland's CASP authorization portal went live on April 2, 2026, so most major platforms are well into the licensing process. Irish tax treats most casual investors at 33% Capital Gains Tax.
Your two options
Zcash (ZEC)
Available on local exchanges
Yes, you can buy Zcash in Ireland through licensed exchanges.
Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Limited availability
Monero is not available on regulated Irish exchanges.
Read the Monero guide >What to know
For ZEC buyers, expect the authorized exchange list to narrow through 2026 as firms complete CASP authorization; check your exchange's status before funding. Monero is not practically available through MiCA-regulated channels. Ireland taxes occasional crypto investment gains at 33% Capital Gains Tax. Trading classified as a business is taxed at the 12.5% corporate rate instead. Classification is fact-specific; confirm with an Irish tax advisor.
Regulatory detail
MiCA regulated, Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) oversight. CASP Authorization Portal live April 2, 2026. CASP authorization deadline July 1, 2026.