2019-11-3 22:31 |
The Malta Financial Services Authority has received letters of intent from 21 crypto exchanges to be licensed under the Virtual Financial Assets Act
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Gregory Klumov, founder and CEO of Stasis, a platform that allows users to legally digitize any type of financial asset in a secure and transparent manner, says that after creating the framework for digital assets in Malta, he made a strategic shift into entrepreneurship in order to develop crypto-related products for institutional investors.
2019-11-1 18:35 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority has warned investors about yet another Bitcoin investment scam. The platform, Bitcoin Future, has been using images of local public figures to dupe its victims.
2019-11-1 00:29 | |
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Maltese financial regulator, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), has made it clear to residents that “Bitcoin Future,” a new Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that claims to be endorsed by popular celebrities and regulators, is a fake investment platform and has not been licensed by the MFSA, according to a press release on October 31, 2019.
2019-11-1 22:00 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority says a Bitcoin scam has resurfaced under a different guise
2019-10-31 13:19 | |
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Leading crypto exchange, Bittrex, announced that it was leaving Malta last week and setting up new headquarters in Liechtenstein. According to a market onlooker, the relocation has taken place around the same time the Maltese government has announced plans to tighten its money laundering policy for cryptocurrency businesses.
2019-10-29 16:30 | |
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Change is coming to the Crypto Island. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has recently promised to “actively monitor” all crypto-related companies in the country to stop them from engaging in money laundering.
2019-9-7 03:16 | |
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Malta’s financial watchdog named monitoring for crypto-related crime as a priority in its strategic plan for 2019–2021
2019-9-7 00:22 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority [MFSA] is all set to monitor and manage business-related risks concerning all licensed virtual assets and cryptocurrency businesses, with the primary focus on fighting activities like financial crimes, money laundering, and terrorism financing.
2019-9-6 16:00 | |
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Malta approves Iconic Funds to launch new top-20 crypto asset index vehicle » CryptoNinjas Iconic Holding, a crypto asset investment company, announced today that their joint venture crypto index brand, Iconic Funds, was in-principle approved by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for the launch of a new fund.
2019-8-2 00:12 | |
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Malta is one of the most crypto-friendly and blockchain-friendly regions in the world, so it should come as no surprise that the national business registry (MBR) is making changes in favor of these industries.
2019-8-2 23:29 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority has published a paper proposing a comprehensive legislative framework for Security Token Offerings (STOs). The authority sees STOs as a bridge between traditional securities offerings and technology-enabled securities offerings.
2019-7-30 10:00 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned the public a possible Ponzi like a crypto-based company which has been duping the public that it is registered to operate in Malta. In a press statement released on July 23, the financial watchdog said that Emirate Coin Tech is not a Maltese registered company nor licensed […]
2019-7-24 00:14 | |
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Coinspeaker Steve Wozniak, Apple Co-founder at the DELTA Pre-Summit in Malta, Talks Disruption and EfficiencyAhead of DELTA Summit 2019 this October, organizers secured a pre-summit discussion between Apple co-founder Wozniak, Silvio Schembri, Malta’s Junior Minister for Financial Services and Digital Economy, and Jacopo Visetti, co-founder of Efforce.
2019-7-23 23:05 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a new consultation paper published July 19, 2019. first of many crucial steps to adjust the capital market according to their Vision 2021. Why now? The timing of this new consulting paper couldn’t have come at a better time with the recent announcement of EFFORCE, a new blockchainRead MoreRead More.
2019-7-21 20:00 | |
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Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU.
2019-6-6 20:30 | |
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A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value.
2019-6-4 23:41 | |
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A series of op eds by Kyle Torpey addressing some of the oft-repeated arguments against Bitcoin. One of the earliest criticisms of Bitcoin was that the underlying token in the system had no intrinsic value.
2019-5-31 23:41 | |
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The European island of Malta is looking to use blockchain technology to make its Registry of Companies agency more efficient, Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation, Silvio Schembri, said earlier this month.
2019-5-14 10:53 | |
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Founders Bank, a Malta-based blockchain-friendly financial institution has hired Kenan Altunis, former Deutsche Bank chief executive officer, to function as its CEO, according to a Bloomberg report on May 9, 2019.
2019-5-12 09:30 | |
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Deutsche Bank Executive Becomes CEO Of Crypto-Based Bank Founders Bank based in Malta has made a Deutsche Bank Executive its CEO. The bank which is still seeking licence form the Malta Financial Services Authority, plans to offer financial services to crypto companies and startups in the blockchain and cryptocurrency markets as an alternative to traditional […]
2019-5-10 21:28 | |
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Monart is an international community & marketplace around contemporary art which want to revolutionize the $67 billion a year art market with his business models based on the blockchain. monart reinvents the art experience to provide innovative art discovery for the art community at large, artists, art lovers, collectors and more.
2019-5-7 13:22 | |
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Following the numerous warnings previously issued in 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released an easy-to-read guide addressing the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments and warning the public against crypto-asset scams, media house Times of Malta reported on April 25, 2019.
2019-4-27 23:00 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority has released guidelines on crypto-related risks and the possibility of scams
2019-4-26 23:37 | |
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Bitcoin’s bull run has been one of the highlights of the cryptosphere this week. Now, according to reports, Malta’s Financial Services Authority [MFSA] has announced its approval for 14 Virtual Financial Asset [VFA] agents.
2019-4-4 12:30 | |
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Malta, popularly known as the blockchain island, has approved licenses for the first 14 crypto asset agents in the country. The announcement was made by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), April 2, 2019 Malta’s Agents It is virtually impossible to hold a conversation about countries in the blockchain space without making mention of Malta. WhileRead More
2019-4-3 17:00 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority approves first 14 crypto assets agents five months after its Virtual Financial Assets Act came into effect
2019-4-2 16:43 | |
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Coinspeaker Kintaro Capital Receives License from Malta Financial Services Authority as a Private Investment Crypto FundKintaro Capital is one of the first EU crypto funds who received their license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), licensing it as a Private Investment Fund (PIF) for cryptocurrencies and listed equities.
2019-3-26 11:01 | |
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CipherTrace, a blockchain analytics company, is partnering with the Republic of Malta’s sole financial regulatory agency to ensure that all crypto transactions within the country are free of money laundering and other similar financial crimes.
2019-3-14 00:14 | |
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Malta is turning to crypto sleuthing startup CipherTrace for technical help addressing the risk of financial crimes in its digital asset industry.
2019-3-12 16:30 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), the single regulator of financial services in Malta, has partnered with CipherTrace to implement a cryptocurrency intelligence solution to regulate virtual asset businesses licensed on the island.
2019-3-12 14:04 | |
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CryptoNinjas The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) today announced it is partnering up with CipherTrace Compliance Monitoring to monitor and manage business risks related to Malta-licensed virtual asset businesses and cryptocurrencies.
2019-3-12 03:43 | |
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The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has appointed U. S. cybersecurity company Ciphertrace to help with compliance monitoring of crypto assets. Ciphertrace will be expected to keep track of transactions that pass through local crypto exchanges and digital wallets including ICOs, screening for potential money laundering and terrorism financing violations.
2019-3-12 03:01 | |
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Financial Regulator From Malta Appoints CipherTrace As A Compliance Monitor For Crypto Companies A new firm has been appointed to monitor crypto companies in Malta by the country’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
2019-3-12 22:54 | |
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Blockchain and cryptocurrency firms are facing difficulties with opening bank accounts until they get their Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) license according to the Times of Malta report on March 1, 2019.
2019-3-5 13:00 | |
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The plans of the Malta authorities to turn the island into a global blockchain hub may break on the unreadiness of the financial system to cooperate with cryptocurrency startups. According to market participants, the banks of Malta hardly open accounts for crypto companies.
2019-3-5 13:20 | |
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It’s Monday, which means it’s time for a roundup of the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Here’s Moonday Mornings. 1. Japan’s Financial Services Agency is reporting a 36 percent drop in the number of cryptocurrency related inquiries in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the previous quarter, Brave New Coin reports.
2019-3-4 12:49 | |
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A lot is reported in the crypto and mainstream press about Malta and its open stance towards companies innovating with both cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. However, it appears that many start-ups are struggling to secure banking services with the island’s financial institutions.
2019-3-2 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin trading volume on Square and Binance are a key metric for cryptocurrency investors who track the market’s movements. Unlike much of the cryptocurrency exchange industry, which suffers from inflated figures, investors trust Binance and Square’s numbers.
2019-3-1 09:29 | |
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Yet another financial institution, Malta’s Bank of Valletta, has fallen victim to a cyber attack, rendering many clients, both individuals, and businesses, unable to access their funds. A week after the attack, the issue reportedly persists, highlighting the need for decentralized and stable alternatives.
2019-2-25 23:00 | |
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When you think of nations with a notable Bitcoin ecosystem, many crypto investors would immediately think of the U. S. , Malta, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. Yet, many draw little attention to the Philippines, a nation that is seemingly filled to the brim with cryptocurrency users.
2019-2-10 09:03 | |
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Following an IMF report that the growth of blockchain in Malta poses major risks, the MFSA has issued a consultation on cybersecurity guidelines for blockchain industry
2019-2-9 21:43 | |
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Malta Financial Services Authority has warned global investors against a scam scheme known as Bitcoin Revolution
2019-1-26 20:56 | |
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Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent.
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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The government of the Marshall Islands, headed by Hilda Heine, stands firm in its efforts to issue an official cryptocurrency as a mechanism for optimizing financial services and avoiding an exclusive dependence on US Dollars to ensure the proper functioning of banking operations.
2019-1-13 21:31 | |
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By and large Europe has been progressive and welcoming to the possibilities offered by the blockchain. Countries such as Switzerland and Malta have been attractive destinations with their continues improvements in the regulatory and commercial viability.
2018-12-26 23:45 | |
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Odyssey’s (OCN) mission is to build the next-generation decentralized sharing economy and peer-to-peer ecosystem. On December 21, the Odyssey team announced that their trading platform OCNex was approved for digital asset exchange license from Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
2018-12-24 10:34 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange OKEx launched its perpetual swap trading product in Seoul on December 3, 2018, during a press conference attended by BTCManager. Burgeoning Crypto-Finance Domiciled in Malta, OKEx described the product as a significant addition to its growing list of crypto-centric trading products and financial tools.
2018-12-3 21:30 | |
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One of the largest virtual currency exchanges in terms of trading volume has launched a new derivative product known as Perpetual Swap. The exchange based in Malta took the decision to release this product and be closer to round off its crypto-related financial product offering.
2018-12-3 21:30 | |
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Multiwallet is a digital storage software system that is the first custody service in Europe. The service is regulated by two authorities. First, the Malta Digital Innovative Authority and second, the Malta Financial Services Authority.
2018-11-20 02:30 | |
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The country's financial watchdog wants to align its framework with EU-wide rules set to take effect in 2024.
CEO Hong Fang said Okcoin was focused on Europe as part of the firm's global growth plans.
Crypto. com continues to blaze the crypto regulatory trail. This time in Malta. A Major Regulatory Success for Crypto. com In a blog post published today, major cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.
Pub hopping in London one night, pitching to Malta’s regulators the next: Check out our latest documentary to find out what it’s like to be the CEO of a crypto exchange
A recent report claims that Binance is not operating in Malta whatsoever. It has led to a heated controversy over where the exchange is actually located, with even the Binance CEO weighing in. If you asked many in the cryptocurrency sector where Binance is based, they would likely say Malta or China.
Despite the popular, apparent misconception, Binance has apparently never had offices in Malta. Changpeng Zhao, the platform’s CEO and founder, says the crypto exchange operates without a fixed headquarters.
In an announcement dated February 21, 2020, Malta’s financial regulator, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) stated that it has never approved major cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance to operate in the island nation.