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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a position paper on 12 June 2025 outlining its stance on the tokenisation of units or shares in Collective Investment Schemes (CIS).

The new legal and regulatory dimension of initial virtual financial asset offerings (VFAOs) which is shaping up in Malta seeks to unveil the legal uncertainty clouding the crypto market

In fact, a virtual currency only fulfils these functions based on an agreement or understanding between the community of users of the virtual currency in question.

Malta's legislation to provide a comprehensive framework for blockchain, cryptocurrency and other virtual assets, noted in our blog on May 7, was passed by the Maltese Parliament on June 26.

Last week I found myself writing two separate pieces. One focused on the US AI Action Plan, the other on what unfolded during Washington's so-called Crypto Week...

On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority ("EBA") published its long-awaited Opinion[1] on how the existing second Payment Services Directive...

The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) is a recently enacted EU-wide legislation. Essentially, it regulates the issuance of crypto-assets and the provision of crypto-asset services.

Banking & Fintech newsletter – issue 33 is now available.

The question of a level playing field in regulation is very important, and is now one of the major constraints to business in the financial services sector, according to Gonzalo Gasós.

After more than seven years with the organisation, FinanceMalta's chief operations officer Ivan Grech is moving to new pastures. Over the years, he has seen the sector grow and evolve...

In today's dynamic economy, companiesrequire seamless payment providers. Chief Commercial and Product Officer atFinXP, Marc Conway, explains some of the services that empower its customers.

The much anticipated Commission Delegated Regulation 2025/885 setting out the regulatory technical standards ("MiCA RTS") for the arrangements, systems and procedures...

An invaluable platform of communication, four days of networking, workshops and brainstorming – four leading shows together – are taking place in Ta' Qali, at the MFCC Convention Centre...

How are MedTech and Fintech merging? Chiara Scerri Herrera discusses the two innovative technologies and their effect on healthcare and financial services.

Malta is the epicenter of the iGaming sector; no other European or global hub has as many companies and people involved.

The whirling hype of blockchain and the race to benefit from its instant click efficiency and spiralling profitability continues to generate truckloads of excitement.

By way of background, the abovementioned Article 5 sets outs the own funds requirements for payment institutions and EMIs.

Following the launch of the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') FinTech Strategy which aims to establish Malta as an international FinTech hub..