Category: Crypto Currency News

Malta’s Finance Minister Sees Finance Middlemen Threatened By Crypto

During a private interview (and not during his actual speech) at the Delta Summit, Maltese Finance Minister Edward Scicluna caused a stir with an edgy...

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An article from Urs Fischer

Malta’s Premier Praises Blockchain and Crypto Currencies before UN General Assembly

Speaking at the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York at the end of September, Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat sparked a sensation in the...

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An article from Urs Fischer

Virtual Financial Asset (VFA) Licences in Malta

Under the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFAA), Malta introduced 4 types of licenses for companies wishing to provide services related to virtual financial assets. The...

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An article from Urs Fischer

ICO in Malta? 3 Legislative Initiatives You Should Know About

Many start-ups are considering the question of whether they should carry out an ICO. Besides locations such as Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the option of an...

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An article from Urs Fischer

The Financial Instrument Test: A brief analysis.

Introduction. The current ‘talk of the town’ for all Blockchain & Crypto-enthusiasts is an innovative test formulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) entitled:...

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An article from Dr. Michael Calleja

Malta and its role in the Blockchain/Cryptocurrency Revolution

Introduction ‘Viva La Revolucion!’ shouted the throngs of crowds in the streets of Havana. With a new regime in place, the balance of power had...

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An article from Dr. Michael Calleja

Three Bills Published aimed at Regulating the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Sector.

Introduction After a much-anticipated wait, the Maltese Government has published three Bills aimed primarily at: 1) Regulating Virtual Financial Assets, 2) Establishing a Malta Digital...

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An article from Dr. Michael Calleja

Blockchain Client of Dr. Werner & Partners

We are pleased to announce that Dr Werner & Partner could onboard a new client, whom we will advise and assist in migrating an exiting...

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An article from Sabrina Krainer

An Analysis of Virtual Currencies in terms of the Proposed ‘Fifth Money Laundering Directive’.

Introduction Tony Stark [an entirely fictitious character] once remarked: ‘Is it better to be feared or respected? And I say: ‘Is it too much to...

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An article from Dr. Michael Calleja

Smart Contracts – Can Machines Rule the World?

A ‘Smart’ Introduction. You may all be familiar with ‘Skynet’ – the fictional neural-based conscious group and artificial intelligence system that serves as ‘the Terminator’...

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An article from Dr. Michael Calleja

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