#Malta

First 14 Crypto Asset Agents in Malta Receive License

April 3, 2019 by Tokoni Uti at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, News, Regulation

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...

Malta Digital Exchange Relocates to Malta Stock Exchange Premises

March 7, 2019 by Tom Nyarunda at Business, Finance, News

The relocation of Malta Digital Exchange (MDX) to the premises of the Malta Stock Exchange shows the country’s commitment to remain at the forefront of the blockchain industry. The goal of the initiative is to boost efficiency and reduce the costs associated with blockchain-based stock trading, as reported in a ...

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Blockchain and Crypto Firms in Malta Struggle to Find Banking Services

March 5, 2019 by Priyeshu Garg at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

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. Banks Decline Crypto Firm's Applications Several blockchain and cryptocurrency-based companies are sprouting up in Malta due to the...

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Malta Looking to Issue all Educational Certificates on the Blockchain

February 22, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Commentary, Development, News

Crypto-friendly Malta has expanded its blockchain technology pilot project from Blockcerts and Learning Machine, into a nationwide program. The initiative will allow all Maltese educational institutions to issue certificates on the blockchain, according to local news source Independent, on February 21, 2019. Curbing Certificate Forgery with DLT Permanently As reported by BTCManager...

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Indonesia’s New Futures Trading Law Cause Controversy

February 15, 2019 by Tokoni Uti at Business, Exchange, News, Regulation

Traders in Indonesia have criticized a new regulation that requires $70 million in capital to trade in crypto futures, as per reports from The Jakarta Post, February 14, 2019. Unexpected Hurdles While the growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry has been impressive, it certainly has not been evenly spread around...

Isle of Man Announces Blockchain-Centric Initiatives for Regulation and Enterprise Growth

February 8, 2019 by Eddie Mitchell at Adoption, Blockchain, News, Regulation

The Isle of Man has unveiled two initiatives that give significant focus to blockchain technology as part of the island’s "Digital Isle of Man" project, namely the establishment of a Blockchain Office and Blockchain Sandbox, this according to an article published February 5, 2019. Contender Situated between Great Britain and...

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Cyprus Is Taking Blockchain Technology very Serious

February 3, 2019 by Neil at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

There are many countries racing to attract blockchain startups, but Cyprus certainly appears to be a frontrunner, as it has the infrastructure and location to truly become a force in the cryptocurrency industry according to February 1, 2019, reports. While there are certain countries that are cracking down on cryptocurrency,...

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Georgia Still Believes in Bitcoin Despite Cryptocurrency Markets Slump

January 24, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Business, Mining, News

At a time when the price of bitcoin and other cryptoassets are being heavily pummeled by the bears, with several businesses closing shop completely, Georgia still believes in cryptos and is doing everything within its powers to become a blockchain technology hub, reported the New York Times on January 22,...

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Platform Launched in Belarus to Allow Users to Buy Traditional Assets with Bitcoin

January 16, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Adoption, Exchange, News, Platform

VP Capital and Larnabel Ventures, two information technology-focused venture firms in crypto-friendly Belarus have launched a platform that makes it possible for users to buy tokenized traditional assets such as gold, oil, shares of companies and more, using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, reported Reuters on January 15, 2019. Belarusians Now...

Malta Gaming Authority Implement Phase 1 of Crypto and DLT Regulatory Sandbox

January 6, 2019 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Development, Finance, News, Regulation

After successfully establishing a robust regulatory framework for its cryptocurrency industry, Maltese authorities have shifted focus to the gaming world and have now implemented the first phase of its sandbox aimed at favorably regulating the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cryptoassets in the gaming world, according to a...

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