Malta

Europe

Macroeconomics, Gambling and Crypto: A Perfect Storm?

Two small islands are showing us how blockchain-friendly legislation can help encourage development that could affect the whole industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2017
Europe

Regulated Cryptocurrency Betting Just Got a Big Boost in Europe

Cryptocurrency gambling is opening up across a large swathe of Europe, as Malta licenses eSports platform Unikrn.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
News

Malta’s Government Is Putting Academic Certificates on a Blockchain

Malta's Ministry for Education and Employment is to launch a pilot project that will store academic certificates on a blockchain.

Business  ·  3 October 2017
Regulation

Malta’s Government May Test Cryptocurrency in Regulatory ‘Sandbox’

A report by the Times of Malta suggests the country's government may soon be launching a novel cryptocurrency trial.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 September 2017
Europe

Malta Unveils Blockchain Advisory Board as National Strategy Advances

The European nation of Malta is moving to advance its ongoing blockchain strategy with the creation of a new advisory board.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2017
Europe

Malta Is Gearing up to Greenlight Bitcoin Gambling

The nation of Malta is taking steps to legalize bitcoin and cryptocurrency for use in its domestic gaming industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2017
Regulation

Malta’s Government is Developing a National Blockchain Strategy

Malta’s government is reportedly on the cusp of embracing blockchain through the adoption of a national strategy focused on the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 April 2017
Regulation

Malta’s PM: The Rise of Cryptocurrencies ‘Cannot Be Stopped’

European regulators should embrace cryptocurrencies, the prime minister of Malta argued in a speech yesterday.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 February 2017
News

Malta Stock Exchange Lays Groundwork for Blockchain Testing

Malta’s stock exchange is in the early stages of experimenting with blockchain-based trading.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016