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Virtual Assets And Fintech: An Opportunity For Malta

Last month, the European Securities and Markets Authority confirmed that our regulator, the MFSA, possesses both the technical expertise and resources necessary to authorise and supervise Crypto-Asset Service Providers under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.

Malta Technology

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WH Partners

Inside MiCA: Understanding The EU's Crypto Regulatory Framework

With its application phase officially underway in 2025, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, known as the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (‘‘MiCA'' or the ‘‘Regulation''), represents a pivotal shift...

Malta Technology

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Tokenisation Of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) In Malta

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a position paper on 12 June 2025 outlining its stance on the tokenisation of units or shares in Collective Investment Schemes (CIS).

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

Focused Monitoring, Proportionate Supervision Under The FIAU AML/CFT Supervisory Plan 2025/2026

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has released its AML/CFT Supervisory Plan for the period covering September 2025 to June 2026.

Malta Government

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BDO Malta

Publication Of Delegated Regulation Regarding Market Abuse Monitoring And Reporting Obligations Under MiCA

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Ganado Advocates

It's Time For The EU To Rethink Financial Regulation

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Grant Thornton Malta

MFSA Issues Position Paper On Tokenisation Of Fund Units

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Papilio Services Limited

Quantum Computing And Law

Malta Technology

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Tokenisation Of Collective Investment Schemes

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WH Partners

Maybe It's More Than Just Regulation

Malta Technology

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GTG

ESMA Sharpens MiCA Implementation: Staff Competence Standards And A Warning Shot To Malta

Malta Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Crypto Clash: US Speed vs EU Structure

European Union Technology

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GTG

Comparing The U.S. GENIUS Act To EU's MiCA: A Transatlantic Clash In Crypto Regulation

Malta Technology

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WH Partners

CCFS Collaborates With Fume To Launch Compliant Tokenised Fund Solutions In Malta

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Finance Malta

BOV Employees Give Over 2,800 Hours In Voluntary Work

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Finance Malta

6.5 - Nikolai Lubrano Meets With Abigail Cutajar (Podcast)

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Ganado Advocates

Caribbean Citizenship: EU Reforms And Safer Options For Investors

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Malta's New Migration Policy: What Third Country Nationals Need To Know In 2025

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

Malta PR In 2025: New Benefits & Rules

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

Avoiding Misperceptions: Guidance For CASPs Offering Unregulated Services

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has today issued a statement on how Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) should avoid misperceptions when offering and marketing both regulated...

Malta Technology

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GTG

ESAs Publish Guide On DORA Oversight Activities

Digital resilience has become a defining regulatory challenge for ICT service providers supporting the financial sector. With growing scrutiny and new layers of oversight, many ICT third-party service providers ("ICTSPs")...

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GTG

Key Reporting Obligations For Financial Institutions In Malta

Deadline: Submit within 1 month from the accounting reference date. Contents: Includes audited financial statements, signed representation sheet, and auditor's management letter.

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

ESMA Releases Final Regulatory Standards Ahead Of MiCA Implementation

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") has officially come into full force as of 30 December 2024, marking a historic milestone in the European Union's regulatory approach to crypto-assets.

European Union Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Navigating EMIR 3: What Does It Mean For Market Participants

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MK Fintech Partners

ECB Opens Payment Systems To Non-Bank Payment Service Providers

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

MFSA Issues Key Updates To MiCA

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Papilio Services Limited

ESMA Peer Review Affirms Malta's Strong Standing In Crypto-asset Supervision

Malta Technology

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Ganado Advocates

Open Banking In Malta: Why Small Markets Can Lead Big Change

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Finance Malta

Key Insights On The MFSA's Circular To The Industry On The Authorisation Process For MiCA Applicants

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

MFSA Issues Follow-Up Circular On MiCA Authorisation Requirements

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BDO Malta

FATF Issues AML/CFT Updates For VASPs

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GTG

Can Blockchain Fix A Tiny Stock Market?

European Union Finance

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GTG

GVZH Newsletter Q2 June 2025

Malta Technology

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GVZH Advocates

MFSA Issues Follow-Up Circular On MiCA Authorisation Requirements

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a follow-up circular providing further guidance on the authorisation process for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)...

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BDO Malta

FATF Issues AML/CFT Updates For VASPs

In June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its sixth update on the global implementation of AML/CFT standards for virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers...

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GTG

Can Blockchain Fix A Tiny Stock Market?

Malta's Stock Exchange has long been shaped by conservative investment patterns, but new technologies and regulatory reforms could help shift its focus toward equity and tokenised listings.

European Union Finance

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GTG

GVZH Newsletter Q2 June 2025

This second edition of our 2025 newsletter brings you a fresh roundup of legal developments, aimed at helping you stay ahead in an ever-changing environment.

Malta Technology

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Post-MiCA: What's Next For Crypto Market Participants

Malta Technology

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GVZH Advocates

EBA's Opinion On PSD2 And MiCA: Clarifying The Path For CASPs Who Provide Services In Relation To EMTs

On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority ("EBA") published its long-awaited Opinion[1] on how the existing second Payment Services Directive...

European Union Finance

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Updates Rulebooks To Align With MiCA

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has issued a circular announcing immediate updates to the Markets in Crypto-Assets ("MiCA") Rulebook and Chapter 3 of the Financial Institutions Rulebook...

Malta Technology

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GTG

Technical Note Of The OAFS On Pig Butchering Scams – Part 1/2

Pig butchering is a slang term for a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam in which criminals patiently "fatten up" their victims with trust before stealing their money.

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GTG

EBA's No Action Letter On EMTs: A Regulatory Bridge

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a significant No Action letter addressing the complex overlap between the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation...

Malta Technology

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

From Ambiguity To Alignment? EMTs At The Crossroads Of PSD2 And MiCA

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WH Partners

Navigating Regulatory Overlap: EBA Clarifies Interplay Between PSD2 And MiCA

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GTG

Romania Takes Key Step Toward MiCA Implementation: Draft Emergency Ordinance Published

Malta Technology

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WH Partners

Members' Spotlight: FinXP - Providing Seamless Payment

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Finance Malta

Case Study: Facilitating EMI Licensing In Malta

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

MFSA Issued 6 Expectations For CASP Websites

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BDO Malta

EBA Sets Criteria For When Crypto-Asset Service Providers Must Appoint A Central Contact Point

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

Financier Worldwide – Fintech Regulation

Worldwide Technology

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GVZH Advocates

MFSA Issues Expectations On Contents Of CASP Website

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GTG

ESMA Issues Guidelines To Detect & Prevent Market Abuse Under MiCA

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GTG

A Silent Dismantling Of Sovereignty And EU Values

Malta Technology

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GTG

MiCA: Harmonised EU Regulation For Crypto-Assets

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

MFSA Introduces CASP Return Under Malta's MiCA Framework

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BDO Malta

ESMA New Guidelines For Crypto-Assets Services

Malta Technology

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BDO Malta

Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) In Malta

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BDO Malta

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