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Reflecting on the last 12-18 months, what major trends would you highlight in the FinTech sector?

In June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its sixth update on the global implementation of AML/CFT standards for virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers...

Just a few days after the biggest world companies in crypto exchange announced their decision to relocate to or open offices in Malta, German companies are now announcing their decision...

The Maltese Parliament has just approved updates to the Virtual Financial Assets Act (Chapter 590, Laws of Malta) ("VFA Act") to ensure further alignment...

Malta has been recognised as being the leader in crypto regulation by international bitcoin publication CoinDesk

The European Union Parliament has approved the Markets in Crypto Assets ("MiCA") regulation. Today may be cited as a historical and monumental day, not just for the crypto ecosystem but for the financial system as a whole.

On the 1st of February 2018 the European Commission launched the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum with the aim of focusing on fundamental developments relating to blockchain technology, ...

MFSA publishes Circular to Banks: Reporting of MREL and TLAC Data

Issue No. 13 of the Banking & Fintech weekly Newsletter is now available.

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued critical guidance on compliance reporting and digital operational resilience for financial institutions operating in Malta.

The Maltese Parliament has just approved updates to the Virtual Financial Assets Act (Chapter 590, Laws of Malta) ("VFA Act") to ensure further alignment with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has taken a significant step towards modernising Malta's investment fund industry with the publication of a detailed position paper on the tokenisation of fund units or shares...

The European Union has taken a major step towards strengthening its rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

We are happy to share that the MFSA has officially issued a class 2 VFA licence to CSB Fintech's clients, Staern Limited.

Cryptocurrencies have transformed finance, created investor opportunities, and disrupted traditional institutions. Malta has been known as "The Blockchain Island" for many years...

Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri launched the Thrive Blockchain Hackathon which is being held between the 23rd and 24th July...

Guidelines concerning the taxation of DLT Assets under the Income Tax Act, the VAT Act and the Duty and Documents and Transfers Act were published by the Commissioner for Revenue.