Category: Crypto Currency News

Malta as the Blockchain Island – Again?

It is finally happening! On 24th September of last year, the EU Commission published a proposal for the regulation of crypto assets: the “Markets in...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Summary to the MFSA Circular regarding Amendments to Chapter 3 of the Rulebook

Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook applies to VFA Service Providers who are seeking to obtain their license within the VFA sphere as per the...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Risk-based approach to Supervision or Monitoring of VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Provider)

Risk-based approach and what it entails When tackling AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism), the risk-based approach aims to build those measures to prevent...

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An article from Urs Fischer

Reasons why “Classic” Banks do not accept Fintech Companies

Introduction As many of you may know, a “Classic” bank is the usual financial services provider which offers a whole spectrum of financial services, including...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Summary of the MFSA Circular to VFA Service Providers

The MFSA issued a Circular on 6th September 2019 to the VFA Service Providers. The Circular is regarding the licensing requirements. VFA Service Providers who...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Malta as the ‘epicentre’ of security token financing

Blockchain Island Malta is known worldwide for the pioneering role of its government in DLT technology, but also as the location of crypto exchanges such...

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An article from Urs Fischer

MDIA Certification

Introduction Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA)? Yes, it’s the go-to authority to an Innovative Technology Arrangement certification. MDIA is the main authority that is responsible...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Bank Account for a Blockchain Company

Introduction Many of you might have heard about the current struggle that companies dealing with blockchain and cryptocurrencies are faced with when trying to open...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Questions and Answers for the Application for Service Provider Licence

Malta has developed a progressive approach towards distributed ledger technologies and cryptocurrencies, to the extent that we have now have a regulated framework. The VFA...

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An article from Dr. Rebecca Mifsud

Current developments in crypto currencies and the blockchain on Malta

On the sunny Mediterranean island of Malta, everything revolves around blockchain technology. Before the Malta AI & Blockchain Summit takes place in a few weeks,...

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An article from Urs Fischer

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