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.

Offering Brexit solutions for Investment Services Providers (ISPs), Dr Jane Nweike proposes a way forward for Investment Services Providers.

In this article, Max Frilot outlines crypto regulation in offshore jurisdictions. Specifically, in the Seychelles, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and the Cayman Islands.

On 19 August 2025, the MFSA issued a Dear CEO letter to financial institutions offering payment accounts, highlighting the outcome of a thematic review into their compliance with the Payment Accounts Regulations (S.L.371.18) ...

Malta's Digital Economy is steadily on the rise. Since the 1990s, Malta has emerged as a dynamic force in the ICT Sector. The island's proactive approach in nurturing tech start-ups, fostering innovation...

Working in the crypto and DLT space is like being on an emotional rollercoaster with feelings which range from curiosity, excitement, euphoria, revelation, shock, disappointment,

In this article, Dr Justine Scerri Herrera, who specializes in Blockchain and Crypto (VFA Department), talks about how security token offerings are revolutionizing the capital markets.

Is Blockchain here to stay? Well, in this article, Max Frilot argues not only that, but that Blockchain technology will be crucial in the sphere of digital identity security.

In the world of cryptocurrencies, the term "mining" has become synonymous with the creation and validation of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The European financial sector is adapting to significant regulatory changes with the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA")...

Firstly, I will list the activities which an Authorised Payment Institution is allowed to do.

In our response to the consultation document, we argued that NFTs are not intrinsically a digital medium of exchange, nor a unit of account, nor store of value. Therefore, we consider that are not a de facto VFA.

In 2024, MiCA starts becoming enforceable across the EU, establishing it as a first mover in crypto legislation. The move has even garnered praise from the likes of Coinbase, in an industry that has often been wary of government intervention.

Av Matteo Alessandro explores themes surrounding Artificial Intelligence and law. AI is playing an increasingly important role in the legal industry. Consequently, how does the development...

Under Article 22(1) of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), issuers of asset-referenced and e-money tokens that are not denominated in an official Member State currency must report specific data...

Firstly I want to point out that I really enjoyed listening to the different points of views from some High level Maltese key market players had to say, especially the regulators.

Firstly I want to point out that I really enjoyed listening to the different points of views from some High level Maltese key market players had to say, especially the regulators.

From their inception more than ten years ago, cryptocurrencies have been a source of controversy and discussion.

Joeline Barbara, provides an overview of the latest circulars from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for January to August 2024, focusing on the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) IV...

Today, the European Union (EU) law framework regulating capital markets is not tailored to accommodate emerging technologies like DLT Market Infrastructure (DLT MI).