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Malta Gaming Authority begins introduction of crypto and blockchain in the Gaming Industry
On the 1st of January, 2019, the MGA initiated the first phase of its Sandbox Framework for the acceptance of Virtual Financial Assets (“VFA”) and the usage of Distributed Ledger Technology (“DLT”) within the Gaming Industry. During this phase, the MGA will be...
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MFSA reveals “Vision 2021”
On the 31st of January 2019, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) revealed its strategy for the next three years in a public press conference. “Vision 2021” sets out the MFSA’s mission and strategic vision, underpinned by a set of goals and...
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Tax guidelines issued for crypto assets
On the 1st of November 2018, concurrently with the Virtual Financial Assets (“VFA”) Act coming into force, the Commissioner for Revenue has issued a number of guidelines concerning the taxation of DLT Assets under the Income Tax Act, the VAT Act, and the...
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Crypto payments, blockchain and gaming – Sandbox approach launched
By means of a notice dated 4th October 2018, the regulator for gaming in Malta, the Malta Gaming Authority ("MGA") published details on its Sandbox Framework for the acceptance of crypto currencies and the use of blockchain /dlt within the gaming industry. These...
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