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.

Business 26 October 2018

‘Dubious’ crypto platform claims to be holding Malta license

The platform, called Primetradingbot, claimed to offer high-yield BTC investments, and appeared to be targeting unsophisticated investors who still believe the BTC coin has a future, according to the Malta Financial Services Authority.

Business 17 October 2018

India’s Zebpay sets up overseas operations

Zebpay has reportedly set up entities in Singapore and Malta, which reportedly will enable it to “provide cryptocurrency exchange and OTC services to 20 countries in Europe.”

Business 1 October 2018

Malta’s Prime Minister to UN Assembly: Crypto is the inevitable future

Joseph Muscat, the Mediterranean island nation’s prime minister, recognizes all too well the important role crypto is playing in the evolution of currency, and recently told the United Nations (UN) that crypto is unequivocally the currency of the future.

Business 28 September 2018

Malta to introduce crypto laws in November

While many countries are still deciding how to introduce laws to the cryptocurrency and blockchain spaces, Malta is already set to move forward.

Business 11 September 2018

Binance enters security token fray with new Maltese exchange

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) to launch a new digital exchange specifically for security token trading.

Business 6 September 2018

Have crypto to spare? Malta’s Valletta Palazzo is up for sale

A huge palazzo in the heart of Malta’s capital, Valletta, is now up for grabs with a €3 million price tag. The snag, however, is that the property can only be purchased with cryptocurrency.

Business 4 September 2018

Crypto exchange Bittrex buys stake in Malta blockchain firm

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has acquired a 10% stake in Malta-based blockchain company Palladium, the Times of Malta reported.