Malta

Highlights: Malta warns that EU plans may weaken its crypto regulatory advantage that it has built. Crypto oversight changes in the EU could push firms to move to Dubai, Asia, and the US. MiCA licensing has expanded across Europe, but […]

Highlights: OKX was fined $1.2M by Malta for past anti-money laundering breaches. FIAU flagged OKX’s onboarding, monitoring, and risk assessment failures. OKX recently improved compliance and hired a new legal officer amid regulatory scrutiny. Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) […]

Highlights: Gemini receives in-principle approval for an Investment Firm license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The license will allow Gemini to offer regulated perpetual futures and options across the EU and EEA under MiFID II. This approval supports […]

Highlights: OKX can serve over 400 million European residents with the new authorization. The exchange will let users interact with the platform through their local language choices. OKX will base its operations in Malta due to a favourable regulatory framework. […]

Highlights: Gemini selects Malta as its MiCA compliance hub after securing a Virtual Financial Assets license. Malta’s proactive approach supports Gemini’s European operations under MiCA regulations. MiCA’s implementation has streamlined compliance for crypto firms across Europe, enhancing regulatory clarity. Gemini […]