In efforts to enhance the efficiency of the justice system and reducing the duration of legal proceedings, the Maltese government has proposed the establishment of a fully-fledged Commercial Court.

Act I of 2020 was published on 7th February to amend the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (CAP. 373) (‘PMLA').

By virtue of Legal Notice 107 of 2020 and in the midst of the COVID-10 pandemic, the Processing of Data concerning Health for Insurance Purposes Regulations...

On the 11th June 2025, the Malta Gaming Authority ("MGA") published a notice announcing an upcoming amendment to the MGA's...

AI is revolutionizing industries across the board, and gaming is no exception. From enhancing player experiences to streamlining game development, AI is driving innovation while raising new regulatory and ethical considerations.

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) has recently published a guideline relating to the Forensic Node, an essential mechanism of an Innovative Technology Arrangement (ITA)...

Malta's Budget for 2026, is crafted to sustain robust economic growth while supporting businesses and families. It delivers a mix of corporate incentives, tax relief measures, and social initiatives...

ESMA recently published a consultation paper on the criteria for assessing the knowledge and competence of Crypto-Asset Service Providers' ("CASPs") staff giving information or advice on crypto-asset services.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper on the criteria for assessing knowledge and competence of Crypto-Asset Service...

A recent lawsuit filed by Tony Robbins' companies against YesChat.ai is making waves in the intersection of artificial intelligence and law, and for good reason.

MRV is a mandatory monitoring, communication and verification system set up by the European Commission for ships over 5,000 gross tonnes (GT) travelling on one or more commercial...

Malta has established itself as a leading maritime hub, offering a robust legal framework for ship registration and financing. One important aspect of maritime...

In a landmark decision with sweeping implications for the ad tech ecosystem, the Belgian Market Court has ruled that IAB Europe's Transparency and Consent Framework ("TCF")...

The US Congress has just passed three crypto bills in quick succession. They called it "Crypto Week." Europe has been working on its crypto rules for years.

Following a consultation process initiated in March 2023 and a feedback statement issued in February 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA"), on 8 July 2025...

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has circulated a consultation document that proposes a comprehensive revision of the Capital Market Rules applicable to the Institutional Financial Securities Market ("IFSM").

Two landmark court decisions issued within a week of each other in November 2025, namely, GEMA v. OpenAI and Getty Images v. Stability AI, have created a striking legal divergence...

Malta has quickly become one of the best places to register an aircraft as it provides a strong legal system, effective taxation, and EU legitimacy.

The Merchant Shipping Directorate of Malta has unveiled the Commercial Yacht Code ("CYC 2025") set to replace the previous one which was published in 2020. This updated code will come into effect on 1st July 2025...

One of the more persistent misconceptions doing the rounds in crypto compliance circles is the idea that MiCAR doesn't really bite until July 2026.