Malta Compliance Report

Regulatory Overview

Regulatory Status

Dedicated crypto/VA legislation, licensing regime, active enforcement

Key Regulator(s)

Malta Digital Innovation Authority, Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Tax and Customs Administration

Primary Legislation

Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFAA), Chapter 590: https://legislation.mt/eli/cap, Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, Act XIV of 2024: Transposes MiCA Titles III and IV into Maltese law, Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, 2024 (Cap. 647): The national implementing legisla, Bill 107: Currently under deliberation, aimed at transposing MiCA Title V on Cry, Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Act (2018): Establishes regime for crypto exchang, Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) Act (2018): Creates MDIA for DLT certi, Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services (ITAS) Act (2018): Supports tech, EU Directive 2023/2226, adopted May 16, 2023

Travel Rule

Not adopted

Key Facts

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