cryptocurrency

The FIAU fined OKCoin following a compliance examination in 2023.

Cryptocurrency exchange hit with €1 million fine by FIAU

Regulator commends OKCoin for 'proactive approach' in remedying issues

April 5, 2025| Jacob Borg
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (C) visiting the Kang Kon Military Academy in Pyongyang earlier this month. Photo: STR / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP.

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

Money stolen in hacking heists used to fund country's nuclear programme, UN says

February 27, 2025| AFP
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Hackers steal $1.5 billion from Dubai crypto exchange

Bybit says it will fully refund impacted users following Ethereum theft

February 22, 2025| AFP
Halil Falyali (centre) was murdered in 2022. His former manager Cemil Önal is now speaking up. Graphic: Karl Andrew Micallef.

Murdered businessman allegedly funnelled money via Binance in Malta

Over 240 people indicted in Turkey over alleged illegal gambling network

February 20, 2025| Jacob Borg
Having a MiCA licence means European crypto companies can offer their services and products across the bloc. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Two Malta-based crypto companies receive licences to operate across EU

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini relocating to Malta from Ireland

February 6, 2025| James Cummings
The MFSA was updating the media on its strategy started in 2023. File photo: Mark Zammit Cordina.

More FinTech licences granted last year

Investments lacking, however - MFSA

January 30, 2025| James Cummings
Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau addresses a press conference about the case. Photo: AFP

France arrests seven after crypto boss kidnapped and has finger cut off

Co-founder of Ledger and his partner were snatched for ransom

January 25, 2025| AFP
The Winklevoss twins, who founded Gemini in 2014. Photo: Instagram/@winklevoss

Crypto exchange Gemini to shift European HQ to Malta

Company to open office in Malta as Silvio Schembri says sectoral interest is rising

January 22, 2025| Bertrand Borg
Digital finance is evolving. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Malta’s next steps in digital finance

Now is the time for the country to act, to lead, to innovate, and to redefine what’s possible in digital finance

December 22, 2024| Ian Gauci
Email your questions to moneycoach@timesofmalta.com

My focus is on stocks. Am I missing out on crypto returns?

A cautious investor worries he should be broadening his focus

December 7, 2024| Luca Caruana
Striking a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring financial stability.

Navigating Malta's tax regulations on cryptocurrency

Stay informed, organised and proactive

September 11, 2024
Send your money questions to moneycoach@timesofmalta.com

'My nephew thinks I should invest in Bitcoin ETFs. What are the risks?'

A reader is cautious about indirectly investing in cryptocurrencies

May 11, 2024| Luca Caruana
A bitcoin ATM in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP

'Halving' arrives for bitcoin miners

Reward for mining new bitcoin slashed in half, as happens every four years

April 20, 2024| AFP
Crypto casinos operate in more or less the exact same way as traditional online casinos do. Photo: Shutterstock

More casinos with Maltese licences starting to offer ability to pay with crypto

Casino sector fuelled by constant innovation

April 4, 2024
Disgraced cryptocurrency wunderkind Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in jail on March 28, 2024. Photo: ALEX WONG / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

Fallen crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried gets 25-year sentence

He was also ordered to pay $11 billion, an amount reflective of what Bankman-Fried effectively stole from other parties

March 29, 2024| AFP
Crypto wallets come in various types. Photo: Shutterstock

Types of crypto wallets

A comprehensive guide to secure digital asset management

March 18, 2024
Left: Some of the WhatsApp messages Chris received and, below it, the Facebook advert

‘I fell for a scam. Now I’m being charged with money laundering’

Victim speaks up to alert growing number of internet users falling for elaborate traps

February 4, 2024| Neville Borg
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January 5, 2024
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao poses for a photo in Malta with, among others, Silvio Schembri (left).

Binance founder agrees to plead guilty to money laundering

Binance to pay €3.9 billion fines

November 21, 2023| AFP
MFSA CEO Kenneth Farrugia speaking on Thursday. Photo: MFSA

Malta a 'pioneer' as EU clamps down on 'wild west' crypto industry

New regulations are set to harmonise regulation of the market across Europe

November 16, 2023| Neville Borg
MFSA’s head of fintech supervision Herman Ciappara

Crypto in Malta – the way ahead

A consumer education campaign is to be launched

November 13, 2023| Times of Malta
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Triple entry accounting is a new way of creating transactions

Malta will host a global conference focused on the novel accounting method

November 8, 2023| Ian Grigg
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. AFP file photo

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of massive crypto fraud

He faces up to 110 years behind bars

November 3, 2023| AFP
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Bankman-Fried struggles in final day of court testimony

Prosecutors highlighted how the former FTX crypto boss was willing to take massive risks

October 31, 2023| AFP
Bankman-Fried leaves a courthouse in December 2022. Photo: AFP

US fraud trial of disgraced crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried begins

Once worth $29 billion, the alleged fraudster now faces decades in jail

October 3, 2023| AFP
A screen grab made from a CCTV released by Demiroren News Agency in April 2021 shows Thodex founder Faruk Fatih Ozer on passport control at Istanbul international airport. Photo: AFP

Turkish crypto boss who hid money in Malta sentenced to 11,196 years in jail

Thodex boss Faruk Fatih Ozer was arrested last year in Albania

September 8, 2023| AFP
The question everybody would like the answer to: will Bitcoin rise in value? Photo: Shutterstock

What to expect from Bitcoin in the future?

The demand and utility of Bitcoins are likely to increase

August 22, 2023
Bankman-Fried arrives at court for a hearing on January 3. Photo: AFP

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed after judge revokes bail

The failed crypto entrepreneur is suspected of having leaked information to the NYT

August 12, 2023| AFP
Joseph Muscat emerging from parliament after testifying before a committee probing the Electrogas power station deal. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Watch: Joseph Muscat tight-lipped on Crystal Palace buyout as fraud links emerge

One of the partners in Wasay Bhatti's failed football club bid faces fraud accusations

June 27, 2023| Jacob Borg
'We're no longer in the Wild West era' - Photo: Shutterstock

Europe takes lead over US on crypto regulation

In April, the European Parliament adopted the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation

June 13, 2023| AFP