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Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations
10.7.2025
ESMA questioned the timing of the authorization of a certain “CASP entity” where “material issues remained unresolved or pending remediation at the time of the authorisation.”
'Like Ordering McDonald's:' Malta's MiCA Fast-Track Draws Oversight Concerns
30.6.2025
Some people think Malta is nimble and innovative when it comes to regulation. But others see a fast track to regulatory arbitrage
Gemini Secures License in Malta to Offer Regulated Derivatives Across Europe
13.5.2025
Gemini has announced that it has obtained an Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the company to offer regulated derivatives across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) under the MiFID II framework. This development marks...
Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA
9.5.2025
The license awarded by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives across Europe
Report: Crypto Casino Industry Soars to $81.4 Billion in Revenue, Outpacing Traditional Gambling
22.4.2025
A recent Financial Times report highlights the remarkable growth of the crypto casino industry, which has reached an impressive $81.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2023, a fivefold increase from 2022. This surge is attributed to the accessibility of unregulated offshore platforms, with...
OKX Fined $1.2 Million by Malta’s FIAU for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
4.4.2025
Okcoin Europe Ltd, the European subsidiary of OKX Exchange, has been fined $1.2 million (€1.05 million) by Malta’s FIAU for anti-money laundering and compliance failures in 2023. The company has since taken corrective measures to address the deficiencies flagged in the review. Okcoin Europe...
OKX Fined $1.2M by Malta for Breaching Money Laundering Rules
4.4.2025
The company was expected to assess the nature of risks prevalent in the services it was offering, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit said in a notice
Malta regulator fines OKX crypto exchange $1.2M for past AML breaches
4.4.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is under renewed regulatory scrutiny in Europe after Maltese authorities issued a major fine for violations of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws.Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) fined Okcoin Europe — OKX’s Europe-based subsidiary...
OKX Europe Acquires MiFID II-Licensed Company in Malta
12.3.2025
The exchange recently obtained a Markets in Crypto Assets license in Europe
OKX receives pre-authorization for MiCA compliance via Malta hub
23.1.2025
After setting up a dedicated MiCA hub in Malta in July 2024, OKX crypto exchange is inching toward receiving a full MiCA license
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
20.1.2025
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
20.1.2025
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
20.1.2025
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
20.1.2025
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
20.1.2025
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said
Crypto.com Receives In-Principle MiCA Approval From Malta
17.1.2025
The action means that Crypto.com will receive the full MiCA license soon
Dutch Regulator Awards EU MiCA License to 4 Companies
6.1.2025
The European Union set a deadline for its 27 member states to implement bespoke rules for crypto by December 30
Tether backs European stablecoin firm StablR amid USDT uncertainty
17.12.2024
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, will provide its tokenization tech to Malta-based stablecoin firm StablR
Tether backs European stablecoin firm StablR amid USDT uncertainty
17.12.2024
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, will provide its tokenization tech to Malta-based stablecoin firm StablR
OKX launches crypto trading platform and wallet in Belgium
26.11.2024
OKX’s services in Belgium are offered through an EU-regulated entity as the exchange doesn’t have dedicated regulatory approval in the country