Regulation of cryptocurrency to be looked at amid €1m losses by Irish investor

John McGuinness TD was prompted to look into the issue after reading in the 'Irish Examiner' about a man duped out of €1m

Screengrab from Oireachtas TV of Fianna Fail TD John McGuinness. Picture: Oireachtas TV/PA

The Oireachtas Finance committee is seeking information from the Central Bank and Revenue about cryptocurrency following the loss of more than €1m by one Irish investor.

Committee chairman John McGuinness got agreement from colleagues today to put cryptocurrency on the committee's agenda.