Malta:
MFSA's Statement On Investing In Virtual Currencies
29 January 2018
Finance Malta
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published its
Feedback Statement on the
Consultation on the Proposed Regulation of Collective
Investment Schemes investing in Virtual Currencies following
the issuance of the Consultation Document on 23 October
2017.
The main proposals introduced within the regulatory framework
aim at safeguarding the interest of investors and the integrity of
the financial market in the context of virtual currencies. The
consultation period for the proposed regulation had closed on 17
November 2017.
This statement summarises the feedback the MFSA received on the
Consultation Document and sets out the MFSA's response and
position thereto.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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