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, Rumos is a simple, beginner-friendly app with custody powered by BitGo.

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Add money in EUR
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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.
Crypto itself is fully legal in Ireland — Rumos is available here now, with regulated custody powered by BitGo.

Why people in Ireland start with Rumos

Held by a named custodian

Your crypto is kept with BitGo, our regulated custody partner, in segregated accounts.
Lessons in plain English

Short lessons and a quick quiz, right inside the app.
Start small

You can buy part of a coin and go at your own pace.

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.

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. Rumos explains each coin and step in plain language.

Is Rumos regulated?

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