At a time when some countries continue to take a conservative approach towards blockchain technology and the opportunities that lie therein, two nations are building a castle. On Monday, April 8, Malta and Singapore, both nations vying the lead the global blockchain economy signed an MOU to promote digital innovation, especially blockchain technology. The deal was signed […]

Bitcoin’s bull run has been one of the highlights of the cryptosphere this week. Now, according to reports, Malta’s Financial Services Authority [MFSA] has announced its approval for 14 Virtual Financial Asset [VFA] agents. The MFSA added that the 14 applications for VFA agents were submitted back in November 2018. Dr. Christopher Buttigieg, Head of […]

The loss of data – whether a result of human error, technological failure, or a cyberattack – is one of the greatest threats to organizations and individuals today. In our increasingly digitized world, we rely on our data to be stored securely and safely, from our collection of family photos and videos to customer databases and […]

British and Irish iGaming companies have promised it is business as usual despite the vulnerability encompassing Brexit. The proceeded with vulnerability encompassing whether the UK will leave the EU leaves places, for example, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar in a condition of limbo. The fringe among Ireland and Northern Ireland – which is likewise vigorously […]

Updating the market, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published it’s ‘Preliminary Market Consultation – PMC’ document requesting information and guidance on the planned development and launch of its ‘Unified Self-Exclusion System’. A key project initiative for the MGA and its government stakeholders, the gaming authority seeks to deliver the most comprehensive self-exclusion system to be utilised by […]

CGS 2019 will take place on 20th & 21st May 2019 at Hilton Cyprus, Nicosia with the theme “Capitalizing Gaming and Sports Betting Opportunities” with a Masterclass on “Getting into the gaming industry – your career starts here”. The Cyprus Gaming Show (CGS) took place in Limassol last year for the first time. CGS is […]

The Republic of Ireland Government has set out plans to form a new gambling regulatory authority with oversight of the country’s online and land-based market. An Inter-Departmental Working Group has published a new report on the issue, in which it focuses on the future licensing and regulation of gambling in Ireland. In the report, Minister […]

Industry trade group the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged the European Union (EU) to introduce a ‘common rulebook’ of iGaming regulations in order to better protect consumers across the continent. The EGBA, which represents the likes of Bet365, GVC Holdings and Kindred, has highlighted how the majority of current regulation in Europe […]

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The Malta Financial Services Authority has appointed an American company to help it check crypto currency assets. The authority is currently going through procedures for the approval of cryptocurrency agents – known as virtual financial agents – at least 29 of which have already applied for licences. Once these have been approved, expected by the […]

Online casino advertising has no place on German airwaves, according to a missive issued by the country’s broadcasting regulators. On Wednesday, German media reported that state telecom regulatory bodies had sent letters to hundreds of private TV and radio stations reminding them that running promotional spots for online casino operators “is not allowed under current legislation.” The […]

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purposes of enhanced cooperation between the two authorities in furtherance of the authorities’ public policy objectives and mutually common values. The aim of this MoU is to facilitate on-going close communications between the two authorities, and to support effective […]