Malta: FinTech

On the 6th of February 2026, the European Commission issued preliminary findings indicating that a major social media platform's design, specifically its use of infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and a highly‑personalised recommender system, may breach the Digital Services Act (DSA). This through fostering compulsive use and undermining users' mental and physical wellbeing, with particular concern for minors and vulnerable adults.

The concept of tokens predates blockchain technology. A token is a unit that represents value, rights, or access to a product or service. Physical examples include gift cards, casino chips, and event tickets. Digital systems later adopted similar mechanisms for online platforms and payment environments.

The architecture of global financial regulation is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by the rapid proliferation of digital assets their inherently borderless nature.

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), through its Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity (SIRC) function...

As from 1st January 2026, the eight amendment to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation in Direct Taxaction (commonly referred to as "DAC 8") came into force across all European Union Member States.

Computime and PwC Digital Services announced today a strategic collaboration aimed at bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to the market.

The European Union has reached an important agreement on a new package of rules designed to strengthen consumer protection in digital payments, improve transparency of fees, and create a fairer environment for banks and non bank payment providers.

Malta's FinTech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with startups and established players alike embracing new ways to deliver financial services.

The European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") has cleared the air about distinguishing between different execution services provided by Crypto-Asset Service Providers ("CASPs") through answering a submission from November 2024.