Malta Approves Three Blockchain, Crypto Bills in Second Parliamentary Reading
Malta approved three distributed ledger technology and crypto-related bills in their second reading in Parliament yesterday, June 26, according to legislative records from the plenary session.
The approved bills include the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Bill, the Virtual Financial Assets Bill, and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Bill. The first two bills provide for the regulation of digital ledger technologies – of which blockchain is one type – and virtual financial assets in Malta under the supervision of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority.
The Malta Digital Innovation Authority Bill establishes the organization with the goal to “promote consistent principles for the development of visions, skills, and other qualities relating to technology innovation” as well as support regulations of the sector.
