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Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub

DIGIT — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:17:35 +0000

The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said.

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Crypto.com Becomes Malta’s First Licensed Digital Currency Exchange to Offer Bank Transfers

DIGIT — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:30:52 +0000

The digital asset trading platform Crypto.com has announced the firm has become the first global cryptocurrency exchange to obtain an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). According to the announcement, Crypto.com’s EMI license will allow the firm to issue cards and bank transfers to consumers in the region. Crypto.com […]

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Malta’s ‘Wild West’ Approach: Regulators Claim $70 Billion in Crypto Passed Through ‘Blockchain Island’

DIGIT — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:00:16 +0000

The island country of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea has been known to be friendly toward cryptocurrency solutions and blockchain technology for years now. According to a regional report, government sources say more than $70 billion moved through the country over past years while regulations were lax. Furthermore, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was […]

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CoinDeal Obtains in-Principle Approval for Maltese Class 4 VFA License

DIGIT — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:26 +0000

PRESS RELEASE. CoinDeal is pleased to announce that it is now the first publicly known company to have obtained a Class 4 Virtual Financial Assets License in Principle Approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The exchange received the letter on 16 December, 2020. This allows CoinDeal to provide the following VFA services to […]

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New Malta Government Says It Still Wants to Run a ‘Blockchain Island’

DIGIT — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:46:54 +0000

Malta’s financial regulator distanced itself from Binance soon after the new prime minister stepped into office. Is it still the “blockchain island” it has claimed to be?

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Malta Regulator Clarifies Legal Status of Binance

DIGIT — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:00:40 +0000

Malta is keen to preserve its reputation as a blockchain hub after clarifying that leading crypto exchange Binance is not regulated by the island country

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How Malta Is Becoming the Global Capital of Crypto | Cointelegraph Documentary

DIGIT — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 17:50:03 +0000

Have you been waiting for the follow up to our Malta documentary? It’s here! We are happy to present the second part of Cointelegraph’s series on the Blockchain Island

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In the Daily: Regulatory Developments in Italy, Mauritius, Malta

DIGIT — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 14:10:12 +0000

In this edition of The Daily we cover recent regulatory developments regarding the use of cryptocurrencies and their associated industries from all over the world. Lawmakers in Italy have approved a definitions mandate, Mauritius has created a crypto custody license, and Malta is set to provide cybersecurity guidance to crypto funds, exchanges and ICOs registered […]

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The Daily: Royal Mint Drops Digital Gold, Malta Issues Warning About Trading Platform

DIGIT — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:50:22 +0000

In this edition of The Daily, we cover the U.K. Royal Mint’s decision to freeze a plan to issue digital gold tokens. We also look at a new Australia Post ID verification service, as well as a warning by the Maltese financial regulator about a cryptocurrency investment platform. Also read: AMD Takes a Hit, Johnny […]

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Regulations Round-Up: Malta Clarifies Law, UK Wealth Managers Urge FCA Action

DIGIT — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 23:05:00 +0000

In recent regulatory news, Malta’s financial regulator has sought to clarify the nation’s cryptocurrency regulations following the passing of an act pertaining to crypto assets, UK-based wealth managers have called for the FCA to take a strong stance regarding cryptocurrencies, and the deputy governor of Bank of Israel has predicted that cryptocurrencies will contribute to […]

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