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Robo-advisors are no longer considered to be within the realm of science-fiction but are steadily becoming a prospect you may have to come to terms with sooner than you think.

Currently blockchain technologies are disrupting and revolutionizing various industries on a global level through the use of immutable public ledgers spread over a distributed network.

Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) are, at a high level, a digitised form of a traditional ledger.

One of the central activities regulated by the VFA Act is the setting up and operation of a DLT exchange and a VFA exchange.

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.

Markets in Crypto-Assets ("MiCA") Regulation has been finally published in the Official Journal of the European Union (the "EU")...

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has issued an important circular to provide extensive guidance on the licensing and authorisation process for crypto-asset service providers ("CASPs")...

Judge P. Kevin Catel has ruled that Telegram, a leading messaging application owner, must withhold from releasing its Gram cryptocurrency next month.

One of three recent and significant legislative developments in the field of blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology was presented by the Maltese Government for its second reading in Parliament.

Investment in and the promotion of technology should not stop at an administrative level.

Malta is a Mediterranean gem with year-round sunshine, crystal clear blue seas and dynamic lifestyle.

With the recent passing of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation into law April 20, 2023, it is helpful to refresh one's mind on the fundamentals of crypto to have a good understanding of how the regulation will impact the crypto industry.

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA" or "the Authority"), the single regulator for financial services in Malta, identified potential risks and a number of disadvantages in having the crypto-asset sector operating in a regulatory vacuum.

On the 21st day of July 2021, the MFSA distributed a circular with the focal intent to inform Financial Market Participants and all Financial Advisors that on the 20th day of July 2021...

The characteristics and benefits of blockchain-based KYC utility and how it can address some of the challenges for financial institutions.

The stated purpose of the Virtual Financial Assets Act, 2018 ("VFAA"), currently still in the form of a bill, is to "regulate the field of Initial Virtual Financial Asset Offerings ...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has just published its Second Consultation Package under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).