In the first episode of WH Talks, and the launch of our Gaming Insights Series, we explore the latest developments in the Italian regulatory framework and the evolving gaming market.

Partner Joseph F Borg was interviewed by CNBC Crypto Trader for the special episode on Malta filmed during the 2019 AI & Blockchain Summit, Winter Edition.

Cosmina will moderate the panel titled “IP, Advertising and Platform Liability in iGaming”, alongside legal professionals from Spain, Switzerland, Canada and the United States.

All 46 applicants have successfully passed this initial scrutiny, which will now continue today with the unsealing of the envelopes containing the economic bids supporting the applications.

Following the MFSA's Consultation on the implementation of National Product Intervention Measures in relation to Contracts for Difference (‘CFDs'), and in line with the position adopted by ESMA ...

On the 29 July 2019, ESMA published an updated version of its Q&As on the requirements for submission of reference data under MiFIR, ...

This report explores the key measures of the 2023 Malta budget.

Following the release of its FinTech Strategy in May 2019, on the 04 July 2019, the MFSA issued a Consultation Document on the Regulatory Sandbox Pillar 1 – Regulations, which proposes initiatives ...

Initially issued in September 2023, the tender was cancelled by the Local Council without explanation, despite the Evaluation Committee having identified a preferred, technically compliant bidder.

Loot Boxes have become a staple in many video games. It is especially true in the free-to-play games where the game itself is free to download only...

Article 56 (17) of the Income Tax Act gives the option to an employee to apply the 15% rate on emoluments payable for the performance of work or duties mainly outside Malta under an employment...

L.N. 137 of 2025, Income from Artistic Activity (Amendment) Rules, published on 15 July 2025 and applicable from year of assessment 2026, applies to income from full-time or part-time...

A crypto-asset manager, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has scored a major victory against the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its over the counter trust into the first Bitcoin ETF in the US.

On 8 April 2020, the High Court of Justice in London overturned three Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) following applications by the respondents to those orders.

The European Central Bank (‘ECB') has decided to revise its supervisory expectations for prudential provisioning of new non-performing exposures (‘NPEs') specified ...

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") is quickly revolutionising the EU crypto landscape. Whether you are issuing tokens or operating a crypto exchange, aligning with MiCA is now critical to staying relevant...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') has issued a Consultation Paper on Security Tokens Offering ("STOs") which aims to provide legal certainty for STOs.

On the 22 July 2019, the MFSA issued a Consultation Document on the provision of Independent Compliance Audits, which seeks to strengthen the MFSA's ...

The recent reported cases of novel coronavirus in Malta have called authorities into action to tackle this unprecedented situation.

The Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community came into effect on 1st February 2020.