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Following the introduction of the crypto laws, namely the Virtual Financial Asset Act, the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act and the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act, which laid the foundations ...

Malta has strengthened its tax transparency framework through Legal Notice 162 of 2026, the Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions on Tax Matters (Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The amendments transpose Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226, commonly referred to as DAC8, into Maltese law and introduce new reporting obligations relating to crypto-assets.

Introducing TalentBet, a specialized recruitment firm focusing on igaming and fintech industries, founded in February 2023. Leading this dynamic organization is Sennette Lam, an accomplished...

The increasing use of technology in finance (FinTech) in recent years has added complexities and posed challenges for regulators and supervisors in a sector that is complex...

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority ("MDIA") has issued the last consultation document on Chapter 4 of its Guidance Notes which is addressed toward resident agents.

Malta's Parliament has recently approved three bills surrounding blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. These bills were presented by the government in order to instil legal certainty in the sector as well as to address banks' concerns in accepting companies working in the industry.

Max Frilot provides a narrative to the Ripple Labs charges brought forward by the SEC in the US. What is the fallout expected from this? Furthermore, will this be a win or a loss for the Crypto industry?

In line with the EU Digital Finance Strategy and the EU Retail Payments Strategy, the European Commission has just launched a series of consultation documents primarily aimed to collect market feedback...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has kept up the momentum ahead of the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) this year.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has kept up the momentum ahead of the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) this year.

What are the latest RTSs and ITSs for MiCAR? Well, on July 12, 2023, the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority ...

The Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA), the first European framework for cryptoassets, was published in the Official Journal on 9 June 2023 and entered into force on 29 June 2023.

Issue no. 23 of the banking & fintech newsletter is now available.

The European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") has published guidelines on supervisory practices...

FinanceMalta's 2025 Annual Report reveals the financial services sector's significant contribution of 7.2% to Malta's gross value added, while the organization pivots toward a more specialized, higher-value growth strategy focused on strategic niches. With over 2,400 authorized financial services entities and 330 member firms, the island nation is positioning itself as a seasoned ecosystem for targeted financial services markets amid evolving international regulations and geopolitical developments.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published the results of a Thematic Review on Business Resilience among Financial Institutions (FIs).

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a follow-up circular providing further guidance on the authorisation process for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)...