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OKX Quietly Settled Regulatory 'Failings' With Malta Financial Services Authority
27.3.2024
The $322,000 “goodwill” settlement with MFSA related to OKX’s Okcoin Europe subsidiary
Malta Embraces EU's MICA Regulations: Public Consultation Open Until Sept. 29
19.9.2023
On Sept. 18, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated a public consultation to harmonize its crypto regulations with Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MICA) regulations, slated to become effective in December 2024.
On Monday, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated...
Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
18.9.2023
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024
Malta Seeks to Change Its Crypto Rulebook to Get Ready for MiCA
18.9.2023
The country's financial watchdog wants to align its framework with EU-wide rules set to take effect in 2024
OKX seeks Australian expansion citing 'huge appetite' for crypto
30.3.2023
The exchange's chief marketing officer believes Australians are above-the-curve when it comes to crypto education and interest
The Netherlands tops new survey as the most metaverse-ready country
14.12.2022
A new study by Uswitch revealed which countries are ready to embrace the metaverse by more technical standards, such as fixed broadband speeds and prices
Malta financial watchdog approves Iconic's crypto index fund for stock market listing
20.10.2021
Iconic Funds claims its index fund will be Europe’s first with direct exposure to crypto assets listed on a regulated market
Crypto Exchange Bitbay Passes Audit Under Estonia’s Tougher New Regulations
1.10.2021
Bitbay has become a fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Estonia which introduced stricter rules for the industry last year. The European trading platform has recently passed an independent audit that confirmed its “solvency, security and fiscal responsibility.” Audit Examines...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Seeks EU License, Eyes Expansion in Europe
25.8.2021
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to expand operations in the European market, according to the German press. The coin trading platform is in talks with regulators and plans to acquire a license in an EU member state, its founder Jesse Powell revealed. Kraken to Enter European...
Okcoin secures regulatory approval in Malta and the Netherlands
29.7.2021
CEO Hong Fang said Okcoin was focused on Europe as part of the firm's global growth plans
Crypto.com Becomes Malta’s First Licensed Digital Currency Exchange to Offer Bank Transfers
11.7.2021
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...
Malta’s ‘Wild West’ Approach: Regulators Claim $70 Billion in Crypto Passed Through ‘Blockchain Island’
21.6.2021
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...
Malta Chamber of Commerce business unit responds to allegations of lax crypto oversight
21.6.2021
“Portraying this sector as one which is not subject to adequate supervision is not a reflection of reality and does not do justice to the work and efforts of the MFSA and VFA Agents,” said the VFA Agents Business Unit
$71B in crypto has reportedly passed through ‘blockchain island’ Malta since 2017
20.6.2021
The Financial Action Task Force, a membership body of 37 jurisdictions and two regional organizations, has flagged Malta’s initial push to attract cryptocurrency business as “problematic.”
Crypto.com becomes first cryptocurrency platform to receive MFSA Class 3 license
12.5.2021
Under the Class 3 VFA license, Crypto.com can provide custodial services and execute orders on behalf of other persons
CoinDeal Obtains in-Principle Approval for Maltese Class 4 VFA License
28.12.2020
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...
Crypto Firm Bequant Earns Malta’s ‘In-Principle’ Approval for Prime Broker License
23.12.2020
Bequant is on its way to becoming a fully licensed prime broker for digital assets, with the option for more securities licenses in Malta
Malta’s ‘blockchain island’ strategy falters as banks refuse to play ball
16.12.2020
Malta’s plan to become a"‘blockchain island" appears to have stalled, with few retail banks indicating a willingness to work with crypto firms
Crypto.com secures regulatory approvals from Maltese authorities
24.11.2020
The MFSA is finally issuing the first licenses formed under the crypto laws introduced in 2018
Crypto.com Takes Steps Toward Financial Licensure in Malta
24.11.2020
The Hong Kong-based crypto firm received preliminary approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for two financial licenses