Interviews 16 April 2019

Silvio Schembri: Malta provides holistic environment for all blockchain operators

Maltese Minister Silvio Schembri discusses with CoinGeek the nation’s significant breakthroughs that earned them the title, “Blockchain Island.”

Interviews 15 April 2019

DQR’s Kristian Haehndel: Education is part of Satoshi’s Vision

DQR’s Kristian Haehndel joined us to talk about increasing adoption through accessible products, education, and the unique opportunities of Malta.

Business 3 April 2019

First batch of crypto asset agents gets green light in Malta

VFA agents are required as joint signatories to token sales, with a responsibility to advise those promoting token issues of their compliance obligations under the Virtual Financial Assets Bill and other applicable laws.

Business 12 March 2019

Malta appoints US security firm CipherTrace to check cryptos

Malta has recruited the assistance of CipherTrace for its cryptocurrency industry, specifically to help with tracking cryptocurrencies.

Business 6 March 2019

Malta Digital Exchange moves operations to Malta Stock Exchange

The Malta Digital Exchange has moved in an effort to boost efficiencies and reduce costs.

Business 22 February 2019

Malta becomes first country to issue all diplomas on the blockchain

Malta cherishes its status as the blockchain island, and it’s done more to add to that reputation by issuing all diplomas on the blockchain.

Business 20 February 2019

Malta-based exchange XDAT announces new trading pairs

XDAT has announced the listing of 18 trading pairs, offering one of the most frictionless on-ramps for crypto trading.

Business 11 February 2019

Malta regulator addresses concerns over cybersecurity

Authorities in Malta are taking action after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns that blockchain's ascent in Malta will be a significant risk to the Maltese financial system.

Business 28 January 2019

Malta gov’t warns of ‘Bitcoin Revolution’ scam

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is warning the public of what appears to be a cryptocurrency scam called Bitcoin Revolution.

Business 25 January 2019

IMF: Blockchain in Malta poses ‘significant risks’ to financial system

According to the IMF, the rise of the blockchain sectors in Malta isn’t wholly innocent, and could in fact pose “significant risks” to the country’s financial system.

Business 7 December 2018

‘Unauthorized’ crypto service draws ire of Italian, Maltese regulators

The chief financial regulator in Italy, the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB), has issued a cease and desist order to SolutionsCM Ltd. over an alleged breach of Italian securities laws.

Interviews 6 December 2018

E&S Group’s Dr. Christian Ellul: Crypto businesses get ‘Rolls Royce treatment’ in Malta

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero spoke to E&S Group Director Dr. Christian Ellul on the regulatory environment in Malta for both cryptocurrencies and gaming.