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You Can Now Get a Master's in Blockchain From a School in (Where Else?) Malta

The multidisciplinary masters' program is Malta’s latest in a national campaign to become a global blockchain business and education hub.

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Binance and Polychain Are Funding a Crypto-Friendly Bank in Malta

Paula Pandolfino is raising more than $10 million to launch a crypto-centric bank in Malta in 2020.

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Man Takes Bitcoin Miner Seller to Tribunal Over Electricity Bill and Wins

A Malta-based seller of bitcoin mining machines is in hot water after failing to refund a customer who complained over high power bills.

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Steve Wozniak Has Joined an Energy-Focused Blockchain Startup in Malta

The Apple co-founder has joined his second blockchain enterprise, one targeting more efficient use of energy.

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Malta to Register All Rent Contracts on Blockchain

Prime Minister Muscat announced the proposed initiative during a Radio One interview.

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Malta Needs to Up Its AML Game As Crypto Sector Grows, Says EU

Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU.

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Malta Teams With Crypto Security Firm to Manage Financial Crimes Risk

Malta is turning to crypto sleuthing startup CipherTrace for technical help addressing the risk of financial crimes in its digital asset industry.

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New Security Token Exchange ABE Wants to Bring Back Small-Cap IPOs

A new security token trading venture is coming out of stealth mode with a novel strategy to help small U.S. companies go public at a lower cost.

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7 Southern EU Nations Unite to Take Lead on Blockchain Adoption

Seven EU member nations have come together to promote the use of blockchain tech to boost government services and economic well-being.

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Malta's Prime Minister Hails Crypto as 'Future of Money' in UN Speech

Malta's prime minister, Joseph Muscat, has told the U.N. that cryptocurrencies are "the inevitable future of money."

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