Ireland’s central bank has fined crypto exchange Coinbase €21.5 million for regulatory breaches related to anti-money laundering and customer due diligence controls. The investigation revealed deficiencies in Coinbase’s systems for monitoring suspicious transactions and verifying user identities between 2019 and 2023. While Coinbase has since taken corrective actions and cooperated with authorities, the fine underscores increasing scrutiny of crypto platforms operating in Europe. Regulators are tightening oversight to ensure compliance with the EU’s evolving MiCA framework, signaling a broader push for transparency and stronger consumer protection within the digital asset industry.