Category: malta
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CoinDeal Obtains in-Principle Approval for Maltese Class 4 VFA License
PRESS RELEASE. CoinDeal is pleased to announce that it is now the first publicly known company to have obtained a Class 4 Virtual Financial Assets License in Principle Approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The exchange received the letter on 16 December, 2020. This allows CoinDeal to provide the following VFA services to…
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Crypto.com secures regulatory approvals from Maltese authorities
The MFSA is finally issuing the first licenses formed under the crypto laws introduced in 2018.
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Institutionalize crypto markets now: There must be compliance controls
Digital asset markets are subject to various regulations worldwide, but which are the most suitable for the crypto space at the moment?
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Why technology assurances are a must for crafting EU crypto regulation
Why we need regulatory frameworks in the crypto space, with a focus on regulating the financial aspects of cryptocurrency-based operations.
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Eight Countries That Don’t Tax Your Bitcoin Gains
As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets at zero taxes. Circumstances vary, but the real…
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Malta’s ‘Blockchain Island’ Dream Deferred as 70% Entities Shun Licensing
Malta’s futuristic design to be the “Blockchain Island” has suffered a setback as 70% of companies in the sector have not sought licensing. Six months after the deadline, only 26 companies have applied for licensing and none has been granted one. Malta initiated legislation to regulate virtual financial assets in 2018 and invited companies to…
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SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.S. system, the commissioner emphasizes cross-border considerations, detailing applicable crypto frameworks of several countries. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A…