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The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) Officially Announced at the DELTA Summit

The MDIA is the regulatory body responsible for the certification and official registration of technology arrangements. By putting in place various policies and objectives, the Authority shall seek to strike a balance between upholding certain regulatory standards whilst also allowing investors to further explore the industry without hinderance.
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Topics

  • Technology, general

Categories

  • malta
  • blockchain
  • finance
  • fintech
  • cryptocurrencies
  • crypto
  • virtual currencies
  • maltablockchainisland

Contacts

Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker

Senior Partner Corporate and Trusts +356 22056603

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