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The momentum of the Maltese economy shows no signs of abating.

This comparative guide is a Q&A based overview to Fintech law, covering open banking, regulation of data, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, AI and insurtech.

How education can keep up with finance transformation...

Initial Coin Offering is a relatively new phenomenon that has quickly become the main player in the Financial Services and Crowdfunding industries, as well as being the key subject of discussion...

Malta has long positioned itself as a forward-looking EU jurisdiction for digital asset businesses combining EU membership, a sophisticated regulatory framework, and a proactive approach to fintech and blockchain innovation.

The MiCAR and Travel Rule Regulation have taken centre-stage within Crypto & Fintech stakeholders' agenda.

The Commercial Code (Amendment) Bill (bill no. 11 of 2022), the Pre-Insolvency Bill (bill no. 12 of 2022) and the Insolvency Practitioners Bill (bill no. 13 of 2022) have been published and have all reached the second reading stage.

The approval of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) has been hailed as a milestone for the regulation of crypto-assets, not simply because it aims...

Malta has steadily evolved into a leading hub for online gaming over the years. Today, hundreds of gaming operators are based on the island, making it a global centre for the iGaming industry.

These guidelines issued under article 75(2) of the Value Added Tax Act, hereinafter referred to as the "Act", set out the CfR position on the VAT treatment of transactions concerning activities involving DLT assets.

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Act has just been enacted, implementing the bill that was issued earlier this year to implement the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR).

The Markets in Crypto-assets regulation ("MiCA" or the "Regulation") has finally become a reality following its approval by the European Council on October 5, 2022.

Pig butchering is a slang term for a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam in which criminals patiently "fatten up" their victims with trust before stealing their money.

On 7 May 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority issued a Dear CEO Letter following a supervisory review of the websites of licensed Crypto-Asset Service Providers.

The European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") has cleared the air about distinguishing between different execution services provided by Crypto-Asset Service Providers ("CASPs") through answering a submission from November 2024.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued two decisive reports in July 2025, to reinforce the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

What is the DLT Pilot Regime Regulation? Dr Jane Nweike explains in detail the EU's newest regulation on crypto-assets and Distributed ledger technology (DLT).