Last updated: 27/01/2026
Legend Financial Ireland Limited, (“Legend Ireland”) is registered with the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (“CASP”) under the relevant provisions of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, as amended.
We provide crypto-asset services, including exchange services and over-the-counter (“OTC”) trading. Our services are available to a wide range of customers, including individuals and institutions, subject to applicable eligibility and onboarding requirements. Legend Ireland operates using its own liquidity pool of digital assets to provide exchange services to clients. Legend Ireland is not a bank, payment institution, EMI, or MiFID investment firm unless stated otherwise following future authorisation.
Trading or holding digital assets such as crypto-assets involves significant risks and is not suitable for every investor. Prices can be highly volatile, may lose value quickly, and liquidity constraints could limit your ability to sell when desired. Additionally, technology failures and regulatory changes can negatively impact your assets. You should never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
The information on this website and any communications from Legend Ireland is for general information purposes only and do not constitute investment advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any crypto-asset. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions.
Legend Ireland does not provide investment, tax, or legal advice. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, trading strategy, or related transaction is appropriate for you, based on your personal objectives, financial circumstances, and risk tolerance.
Nothing we publish should be understood as a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, hold, or otherwise engage in any digital asset activity.
You should consult with a qualified financial advisor, tax professional, or legal professional regarding your specific situation before making any decision to trade or hold digital assets. Carefully consider whether crypto-asset trading is suitable for you.
Legend Ireland is regulated in Ireland as a CASP by the CBI. Please note that CASP authorisation does not mean that crypto-assets themselves are regulated financial instruments under EU law. Crypto-assets are not considered e-money or regulated financial instruments. As such, holding crypto-assets does not benefit from protections applicable to regulated financial products, including but not limited to any investor compensation schemes or deposit guarantee schemes.
Our services are not directed at, or intended for, persons in jurisdictions where the offering of such services would be unlawful. It is your responsibility to ensure that accessing and using our services is permitted under the laws of your country of residence.
Legend Ireland does not guarantee the future performance, value, or liquidity of any digital asset. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Legend Ireland may work with banks, exchanges, OTC desks, payment processors, and other partners. Legend Ireland does not guarantee the availability or performance of third-party services.
Legend Ireland restricts access in certain jurisdictions due to regulation, sanctions, or partner limitations. Restricted Regions: Legend Ireland does not provide services in jurisdictions including:
United States
Canada (unless authorised)
Mainland China
Russia (with exceptions)
North Korea
Iran
Syria
Afghanistan
Myanmar
Any FATF high-risk or sanctioned jurisdiction
Legend Ireland maintains a resilient hosting infrastructure, ICT risk management processes, Incident monitoring and third-party oversight.
Users may submit complaints in accordance with the Complaints Handling Procedure
The services offered by Legend Ireland, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCAR, are provided on the basis that no marketing, solicitation, or inducement has been made to you in your jurisdiction, and Legend Ireland does not market or promote its services in jurisdictions where it is not licensed to operate. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable local laws, and you acknowledge that the Company makes no representation that its services are available or appropriate outside Ireland/EU. The information contained herein is for general informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as investment or financial-product advice, nor as a recommendation or solicitation to purchase, sell, stake, retain, or engage in any transaction or trading strategy involving crypto-assets.
Legend Ireland does not solicit clients in any jurisdiction. Access to our Services is always initiated by the user. Legend Ireland does not:
Any interaction with the platform occurs solely at the user's exclusive initiative.
Legend Financial Ireland Limited (“Legend Ireland”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and client protection in accordance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (“MiCAR”). In line with Article 72 MiCAR and the ESMA Regulatory Technical Standards on Conflicts of Interest, this disclosure outlines the types of conflicts that may arise in the course of our business, the risks they may pose to clients, and the internal controls we have implemented to mitigate them.
Legend Ireland operates on the principle that clients’ interests must take priority over commercial, personal, or third-party interests. To uphold this commitment, we maintain a detailed conflicts-of-interest framework designed to identify situations where our interests-or those of our staff or affiliates - may diverge from those of our clients.
When such circumstances arise, we apply robust internal controls to prevent the conflict where possible, manage it where prevention is not feasible, and disclose it when transparency is required to ensure fair client outcomes.
Conflicts of interest may arise naturally within the digital-asset industry. Such situations may include, but are not limited to:
Employees may also have personal interests that intersect with the firm’s operations. These do not inherently create harm but may give rise to risks or perceptions of partiality, misuse of information, or unequal treatment if not properly managed.
Legend Financial Ireland Limited buys and sells crypto-assets with clients as principal. This means that when you trade with us, we act as the counterparty to your trade, exchanging crypto-assets for funds or for other crypto-assets, rather than arranging or passing your order to anyone else for execution. Acting as principal involves decisions that could, if not properly managed, be taken in our interest rather than yours. This summary describes where that could arise and the arrangements we maintain to address it. It is provided for information and does not form part of any agreement with us.
Pricing. When we quote you a price, our revenue is the difference between that price and the price at which we cover the position. Our pricing is based on objective factors such as the asset concerned, the size of the trade, settlement terms and credit. Information on how we determine our prices, and on the point at which an order becomes final, is made available to clients.
Order handling. Where more than one client seeks the same asset at the same time, our arrangements are designed to handle orders fairly and in the sequence received, including where only part of an order can be filled. The commercial value of a client relationship is not a factor in how orders are sequenced or allocated.
Where we execute. We source liquidity from third parties and from other companies in the Legend Trading group. Where we deal with a group company, we do so on arm’s-length terms, and we review periodically whether those arrangements continue to deliver appropriate outcomes for clients.
Payments from third parties. We do not accept rebates, payment for order flow, or other benefits in return for directing your orders to a particular venue or provider. Our remuneration arrangements are not structured to reward staff by reference to the spread earned on client trades, client trading volumes or revenue generated.
The crypto-assets we support. Decisions to add or withdraw support for a crypto-asset are subject to internal review and approval. Anyone involved in such a decision is required to declare any personal or connected interest in the asset and does not take part in the decision where that interest is material.
Your information. Your orders and enquiries are treated as confidential and, in the assets we support, as price-sensitive. We restrict access to that information, exclude client-identifying information from group reporting, and subject staff personal dealing to pre-approval and restrictions, including where a client order or enquiry in the same asset is outstanding.
Our own positions. When we deal with you as principal, we may already hold, or need to acquire, a position in the crypto-asset concerned in order to fulfil your trade. This gives us an economic interest in the price and timing of that position, separate from the price we quote you. If applicable, we may decline or requote a trade before it is final if the market has moved. We do not use information about your pending order to trade in that asset for our own account ahead of you.
Group holdings in supported assets. Other companies in the Legend Trading group may hold positions in, or have a commercial interest connected to, crypto-assets that we support for trading. This could create an incentive to add, retain or continue supporting an asset for reasons connected to the group’s own exposure rather than your interests. Decisions on which assets we support are made independently of any group trading or investment activity, in line with the review and declaration process.
Our policy and oversight. This summary is drawn from our Conflicts of Interest Policy, which sets out in full how we identify, prevent and manage conflicts across our business. Conflicts that are identified are recorded and escalated to our Compliance function, and material conflicts are reported to the Board. The Policy is reviewed at least annually and approved by the Board to ensure it continues to reflect how Legend Financial Ireland operates.
To protect clients and ensure compliance with MiCAR, Legend Ireland has also implemented a comprehensive suite of internal controls, including:
Where we consider that a conflict cannot be managed adequately, we will not proceed with the activity concerned. We treat a conflict as material where, despite the arrangements described above, it could still reasonably be expected to affect the price, timing or outcome of your trade, or otherwise work against your interests. Where a material conflict remains, we will disclose it to you.
Where internal controls cannot fully eliminate a conflict, Legend Ireland will provide clients with clear and timely disclosure, enabling them to make an informed decision before proceeding with a service.
Legend Ireland continuously reviews its operations, governance framework, and business relationships to ensure that conflicts of interest are proactively identified and effectively managed. As our services evolve, we update our policies and controls to align with new regulatory requirements, emerging industry risks, and best practices. Transparency remains central to our approach.
Legend Ireland maintains a Conflicts of Interest Register recording all situations giving rise to actual and potential conflicts of interest, the crypto-asset services or activities concerned, and the measures taken to prevent or manage each conflict. The Register is kept up to date at all times and records are retained for a period of five years.
Digital assets involve significant risks. This document explains the main categories of risks associated with using the services of Legend Financial Ireland Ltd (“Legend Ireland”). It is essential that all users read and understand these risks before engaging in any transaction.
Digital assets are subject to extreme price volatility, with values capable of moving rapidly over short periods and potentially falling to zero. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Users should understand that they may lose part or all of the value of their digital assets.
Some digital assets may have limited trading volume or constrained liquidity, making it difficult or impossible to convert them into fiat currency or other digital assets without delays or significant price impact. In periods of stressed market conditions, liquidity may diminish or disappear entirely.
Digital assets rely on complex technical systems that can fail due to system outages, maintenance windows, latency or connectivity issues, software bugs or protocol-level flaws, or human error. As a result, uninterrupted access to services cannot be guaranteed by Legend Ireland.
Digital assets and related systems are frequent targets for cyberattacks, including hacking, malware on user devices, phishing, social engineering, exploits in wallets or smart contracts, and blockchain reorganisation attacks. Users are responsible for securing their own devices and protecting their credentials to reduce the risk of unauthorised access or loss.
Digital assets depend on decentralised networks that may experience congestion, excessive transaction fees, failed or delayed confirmations, protocol upgrades such as hard forks, or unsupported chain splits. Users may also incur permanent loss if assets are sent to incompatible addresses. Legend Ireland is not responsible for any losses resulting from network issues or user errors when interacting with digital asset networks.
Legend Ireland may rely on third-party service providers, including exchanges, OTC desks, banks, payment processors, and liquidity partners. These partners may fail, suspend operations, freeze accounts, become insolvent, or encounter operational disruptions. Legend Ireland does not guarantee the performance or financial stability of any third party, and users bear associated risks.
Digital asset regulations continue to evolve in the EU and globally, and these changes may impact the availability of services, tax treatment, legal classification of assets, reporting obligations, and access to banking. Regulatory actions or legal restrictions may also lead to delays or temporary suspension of services.
Fiat settlements rely on external banking partners, which may introduce risks such as delayed transfers, returned payments, banking restrictions, or counterparty review processes. Additionally, weekends and holidays can further slow transaction processing. Legend Ireland is not responsible for any delays or issues caused by banks or payment processors.
Legend Ireland does not provide long-term custody of digital assets. Where temporary settlement custody is necessary, assets may be held in omnibus or operational wallets. Users should understand that digital assets may be lost if private keys are compromised, if custodian technology fails, or if blockchain errors occur. Digital asset holdings are not protected by deposit guarantee schemes, and users bear the associated risks.
Users are responsible for understanding and complying with their own tax obligations. Tax rules differ across jurisdictions and may change over time. Legend Ireland does not provide tax advice, and users should seek independent guidance if needed.
Fast-moving markets can cause execution prices to differ from quoted prices, resulting in slippage that may be either positive or negative. This effect is particularly common when trading illiquid or highly volatile digital assets.
Most digital asset transfers are irreversible, and sending assets to an incorrect address may result in permanent loss. Users are fully responsible for ensuring accuracy when entering addresses or selecting networks, and Legend Ireland cannot be held liable for losses resulting from user errors.
Events outside Legend Ireland’s control - such as natural disasters, geopolitical developments, large-scale cyberattacks, internet outages, or regulatory orders - may impact the availability or performance of its services. In such circumstances, Legend Ireland may need to suspend or restrict access to its services temporarily.
Users must understand the risks associated with digital assets and ensure they are using secure devices to access platforms. They are responsible for protecting their login credentials and should always conduct their own research before making decisions. Each user must independently determine the suitability of any digital asset or service based on their own circumstances.
The information provided on this website regarding the risks associated with crypto assets is not intended to be exhaustive. Crypto asset markets and related technologies continue to evolve rapidly, and additional or unforeseen risks may arise over time.
We may update, amend, or expand this risk disclosure from time to time as necessary to reflect changes in market conditions, regulatory developments, or our own service offerings.
By using our services, you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to stay informed of any updates to this disclosure and to carefully evaluate whether engaging with crypto assets is appropriate for your financial situation and risk tolerance.
This disclosure is available in English. Legend Financial Ireland Limited markets its services and communicates with clients in English only.