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Why Malta is ahead of the game in blockchain and cryptocurrencies

2018 saw the world’s media hail Malta as “Blockchain Island” when it introduced the first legislative framework for distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

“Malta has become a leading innovator in these technologies because we see their huge potential and the likelihood of them changing the landscape for various industries,” explains Silvio Schembri, Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services,

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