Malta
Crypto Regulators Must Adapt Quickly to Stay Globally Competitive
MiCA has given Europe a uniquely strong position to establish the regulatory gold standard for crypto, says Malta Financial Services Authority CEO Kenneth Farrugia, but regulators must work quickly and collaboratively to preserve the region’s advantage.
Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations
ESMA questioned the timing of the authorization of a certain “CASP entity” where “material issues remained unresolved or pending remediation at the time of the authorisation.”
'Like Ordering McDonald's:' Malta's MiCA Fast-Track Draws Oversight Concerns
Some people think Malta is nimble and innovative when it comes to regulation. But others see a fast track to regulatory arbitrage.
Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA
The license awarded by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives across Europe.
OKX Fined $1.2M by Malta for Breaching Money Laundering Rules
The company was expected to assess the nature of risks prevalent in the services it was offering, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit said in a notice.
Crypto.com Receives In-Principle MiCA Approval From Malta
The action means that Crypto.com will receive the full MiCA license soon.
Dutch Regulator Awards EU MiCA License to 4 Companies
The European Union set a deadline for its 27 member states to implement bespoke rules for crypto by December 30.
OKX Quietly Settled Regulatory 'Failings' With Malta Financial Services Authority
The 304,000 euro ($329,000) “goodwill” settlement with MFSA related to OKX’s Okcoin Europe subsidiary.
Malta Seeks to Change Its Crypto Rulebook to Get Ready for MiCA
The country's financial watchdog wants to align its framework with EU-wide rules set to take effect in 2024.
Malta Seeks to Remove NFTs From Crypto Law
The move anticipates new EU legislation by excluding non-fungible assets.
