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Slovakian TrustPay Rebrands as finby, Secures Malta License for EU Expansion
2025-09-22T17:43:58.738+02:00
finby's licensing in Malta comes as the region tightens oversight under the EU’s MiCA regulations.
Malta has become a hub for crypto and payments firms, but regulators are tightening oversight under the EU’s MiCA framework.
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MFSA’s 4-Year Review Reveals Market Abuse Risks and Control Gaps Among CFD Brokers
2025-07-03T11:57:11.937+02:00
Gaps in systems, reporting, and staff training put CFD platforms at risk of breaching market abuse rules.
The findings indicate regulatory attention on CFD firms with significant retail flow and algorithmic trading activity.
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Malta-Regulated Crypto Firms Must Maintain Dedicated Websites for EU Clients
2025-05-29T12:23:47.753+02:00
These websites must have clear disclosures for any offerings not available in the EU.
The recommendation came after the Malta regulator reviewed the websites of regulated CASPs.
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Malta Issues $1.2 Million Fine to OKX for Past AML Failures amid MiCA License
2025-04-04T16:14:33.769+02:00
FIAU Malta fined OKX’s Okcoin Europe for multiple AML failures detected in 2023.
EU regulators are investigating OKX for its potential role in laundering $100 million from Bybit.
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CryptoCurrency
After MiCA License, OKX Expands EU Reach with MiFID II Entity Acquisition
2025-03-12T19:00:00.000+02:00
The acquisition allows the firm to offer regulated derivatives to institutional clients across 30 EU states.
The firm obtains a full MiCA license, offering over 240 tokens and 300 trading pairs in the EU.
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Gemini to Offer Crypto Perpetuals under New MiFID II License: Is CFDs Next?
2025-02-11T13:00:00.000+02:00
The crypto exchange has secured the Maltese regulator's in-principle MiFID II licence.
It aims to expand its offerings for retail and institutional investors on the continent.
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OKX Secures MiCA Pre-Authorization to Expand Crypto Services in Europe
2025-01-23T16:05:58.568+02:00
The firm aims to expand its services to over 400 million Europeans through its Malta hub.
The company currently holds a Class 4 VASP license from the MFSA.
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Gemini Selects Malta as Hub for MiCA Framework
2025-01-20T13:00:00.000+02:00
The crypto exchange received a Malta license last December.
It selected Malta over France, where it received a license last year.
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Crypto.com Expands EU Services with In-Principle MiCA License from MFSA
2025-01-17T18:09:46.506+02:00
MiCA approval enables the firm to enhance EU services under a regulatory framework.
Founded in 2016, the company serves 100 million users.
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MFSA Uncovers Hundreds of Financial Scams in 2023 Crackdown
2024-06-11T15:40:00.766+02:00
The Maltese regulator conducted over 474 investigations in 2023.
25% of them were connected to financial scams and unauthorized actvitivies.
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Crypto Exchange OKX Pays €304,000 Fine in Malta for Compliance Failures
2024-03-27T12:34:20.842+02:00
Okcoin Europe, the crypto exchange's local branch, settled with the MFSA.
The regulator considered the exchange's "goodwill" when imposing the fine.
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Aligning with MiCA: Malta Proposes Changes in Its Crypto Rules
2023-09-19T09:38:50.602+02:00
The consultation for the proposed changes will be open until 29 September.
Malta originally introduced its crypto regulations in 2018.
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OANDA to Exit Malta in March, to Run European Business from Poland
2023-02-06T19:41:44.298+02:00
OANDA says the move is to help "consolidate its operations" in Europe.
The broker recently unveiled a new visual identity.
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Retail FX
MFSA Issues Guidelines on the Promotion of Financial Products via Giveaways
2021-08-13T20:05:41.000+02:00
The Maltese regulator detailed that gifts should not be of substantial value, among other factors.
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Thought Leaders
How Malta Became So Crypto-Friendly – Key Insights to Know
2021-07-31T10:08:08.000+02:00
Malta is now among global leaders in terms of favorable regulation.
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MFSA Reminds Binance Is Not Authorized to Operate in Malta
2021-07-15T18:12:33.000+02:00
Malta's financial watchdog reiterated a public statement issued in February 2020 about the legal status of the exchange.
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Regulation
Report Says Billions of Cryptos Were Moved in Malta amid ‘Lax’ Supervision
2021-06-21T23:36:27.000+02:00
Sources quoted by local media claim that the Maltese government defended its current legal framework in a meeting with the FATF.
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MFSA Reports a Total of €975,462 in Administrative Penalties Issued in 2020
2021-06-16T20:51:47.000+02:00
The financial watchdog took 52 enforcement actions during last year.
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Global Broker Tradeview Markets Opens Office in Malta to Serve Europe
2021-06-07T10:39:34.000+02:00
The new office in Malta allows the broker to serve both retail and institutional clients across key markets in Europe.
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Crypto.com Gains Virtual Financial Assets License in Malta
2021-05-12T13:15:53.000+02:00
The company is already waiting to receive a Financial Institution License from MFSA as well.
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Analysis
Post-Brexit World. Which EU Country Will Become the New CFD Capital?
2021-02-22T15:39:07.000+02:00
London used to be the main FX/CFD trading hub in the European Union.
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Malta’s Financial Watchdog Warns against Betal Trade FX
2021-01-14T00:03:46.000+02:00
The bogus broker alleges to hold a category 3 license, which allow firms to offer CFDs and forex contracts in Malta.
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Crypto.com Receives License from Malta Financial Services Authority
2020-11-24T16:05:40.000+02:00
The cryptocurrency platform secured approvals for a Financial Institution License and a Class 3 VFA License.
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Trading
Maltese Firm Promotes Crypto Services without Proper License
2020-07-15T20:49:31.000+02:00
The MFSA called out the exchanges, Comino Crypto Fund LLC and Ivaja Ltd, in twin warnings on Wednesday.
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FinTech
Contour Partners with essDOCS Following Rio Tinto and Baosteel Transaction
2020-06-23T15:42:45.000+02:00
The two firms complete a full integration between Contour and essDOCS’ CargoDocs solution.
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