Malta

Crypto.com Receives EMI License in Malta

The Hong Kong-based exchange said it is the first crypto platform to receive an EMI license from the Malta Financial Services Authority.

News  ·  8 July 2021

Crypto Firm Bequant Earns Malta’s ‘In-Principle’ Approval for Prime Broker License

Bequant is on its way to becoming a fully licensed prime broker for digital assets, with the option for more securities licenses in Malta.

Business  ·  23 December 2020
Exchanges

Crypto.com Takes Steps Toward Financial Licensure in Malta

The Hong Kong-based crypto firm received preliminary approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for two financial licenses.

Business  ·  24 November 2020
CoinFlash

Malta Disputes Crypto Arbitrage Hub Arbitly's Registry Claims

Arbitly's crypto licensure and registration claims are bogus, according to Malta's financial regulator.

News  ·  1 October 2020
Malta

Malta Financial Regulator Warns Against Unauthorized Crypto Firms

Malta’s financial regulator has issued warnings against COINMALEX and Crypto Foxtrades, two websites that falsely claimed they were licensed by the Maltese authority.

News  ·  26 March 2020
Hacks

Crypto Investment Fund Suffers Hack Exposing Data of 266,000 Users: Report

The personal data of about 266,000 people registered with the fund may have been exposed.

Business  ·  5 March 2020
Regulation

Malta’s Financial Watchdog Highlights Obstacles to Security Tokens After Industry Consultation

The Malta Financial Services Authority released a statement on Tuesday, unveiling industry recommendations on security token offerings within the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2020
Exchanges

Binance Is Not Under Our Jurisdiction, Says Malta Regulator

The Malta Financial Services Authority has denied reports Binance has ever fallen under local jurisdiction.

Business  ·  21 February 2020
News

You Can Now Get a Master’s in Blockchain From a School in (Where Else?) Malta

The multidisciplinary masters' program is Malta’s latest in a national campaign to become a global blockchain business and education hub.

Markets  ·  20 October 2019
Binance

Binance and Polychain Are Funding a Crypto-Friendly Bank in Malta

Paula Pandolfino is raising more than $10 million to launch a crypto-centric bank in Malta in 2020.

Business  ·  2 October 2019
Europe

Man Takes Bitcoin Miner Seller to Tribunal Over Electricity Bill and Wins

A Malta-based seller of bitcoin mining machines is in hot water after failing to refund a customer who complained over high power bills.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 August 2019
Startups

Steve Wozniak Has Joined an Energy-Focused Blockchain Startup in Malta

The Apple co-founder has joined his second blockchain enterprise, one targeting more efficient use of energy.

Business  ·  19 July 2019
Blockchain

Malta to Register All Rent Contracts on Blockchain

Prime Minister Muscat announced the proposed initiative during a Radio One interview.

Markets  ·  24 June 2019
Europe

Malta Needs to Up Its AML Game As Crypto Sector Grows, Says EU

Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2019
Europe

Malta Teams With Crypto Security Firm to Manage Financial Crimes Risk

Malta is turning to crypto sleuthing startup CipherTrace for technical help addressing the risk of financial crimes in its digital asset industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2019