Malta’s financial watchdog issued a public warning on two crypto exchanges that claim to have license to operate. The Malta Financial Services Authority, or MFSA, has issued an alert on March 25 about two crypto exchanges that do not have licenses to operate, nor are they regulated in the country. COINMALEX and Crypto Foxtrades are…
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What is it like to be the CEO of a crypto exchange? Check out our latest documentary to find out! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run a cryptocurrency exchange? Now’s your chance to find out! Take an inside look at the life of BeQuant CEO George Zarya in Cointelegraph’s latest documentary: 3…
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Will Malta continue to be a “blockchain island” or has it lost its way to the top of the ledger? Last week, the financial watchdog of Malta came forward with an unexpected statement. Apparently, Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange that had been enjoying a close relationship with local authorities, is not authorized “to operate in…
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Malta is keen to preserve its reputation as a blockchain hub after clarifying that leading crypto exchange Binance is not regulated by the island country In a recent interview, a Malta parliamentarian has sought to clarify the legal status of top cryptocurrency exchange Binance within the island country. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Malta’s Junior Minister for…
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Blockchain is becoming a hot topic, but is it being effectively implemented around the world? Blockchain usage is exploding around the world. But despite the technology’s many vocal advocates, the spread of technology is never even. Adoption is limited by a number of factors, including infrastructure development, local resources and regulation. As happens with the…
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Binance is not allowed to operate crypto in Malta because it does not hold a license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, the regulator says. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) claims that it has never approved major cryptocurrency exchange Binance to operate in the country. On Feb. 21, the MFSA issued a public statement,…
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RBI’s legal counsel claims crypto can adversely affect India’s financial stability. Back in April 2018, the Reserve Bank of India decided to go ahead and issue a notice prohibiting all of India’s banking and financial institutions from offering their services to crypto exchanges, companies operating within the space, and individuals seeking to explore the nascent…
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Malta-based sports blockchain venture Chiliz is launching a cryptocurrency exchange for sports and entertainment tokens. Malta-based sports blockchain venture Chiliz is launching a cryptocurrency exchange for sports and entertainment tokens. In a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Jan. 23, Chiliz detailed that the new exchange — Chiliz.net — will roll out in February after…
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As India’s Supreme Court inches closer to giving its final verdict on RBI’s crypto ban, experts believe the judgment will favor crypto. Following the session that took place last August, a three-judge panel from India’s Supreme Court reconvened once again this week to discuss the much-hyped Crypto v. RBI case. During the last hearing, the…
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Binance looks to expand in the country, a new working group assesses security token offerings, and more headlined news in Japan this past week. This week’s news from Japan included additional comments against crypto trading from China, Binance’s potential involvement in Japan, positivity from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), more crypto exits from European Union…
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