The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has raised red flags over Malta’s handling of license approvals under the EU’s Markets in Cryp...

Regulation Politics EU MiCA

Jul, 11, 2025

2 min read

by CryptoSlate

Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations

ESMA questioned the timing of the authorization of a certain “CASP entity” where “material issues remained unresolved or pending remediation at the...

Policy Top Stories MiCA Malta

Jul, 10, 2025

by CoinDesk

'Like Ordering McDonald's:' Malta's MiCA Fast-Track Draws Oversight Concerns

Some people think Malta is nimble and innovative when it comes to regulation. But others see a fast track to regulatory arbitrage.

OKX MiCA News Analysis Feature

Jun, 30, 2025

by CoinDesk

Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA

The license awarded by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives acros...

Policy Gemini Derivatives EU

May, 09, 2025

by CoinDesk

Malta Slaps OKX Crypto Exchange With $1,155,000 Fine Over Anti-Money-Laundering Violations

The crypto exchange OKX is dealing with more regulatory issues. Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) slapped the exchange with a €1....

Trading OKX Regulators Malta

Apr, 05, 2025

2 min read

by The Daily Hodl