Malta embraces digital assets

Malta has positioned itself as the leader in virtual financial asset regulation and the MFSA is taking an active role in providing clear guidelines for operators. We enthusiastically support their efforts and believe better consumer protections and consequences for bad actors will accelerate the utilization of digital assets among the general public. From the more than 4000 reported in attendance, we’re not the only ones excited about the future.

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has stated that Malta is “taking a calculated risk” with blockchain and he leaned into that stance with his opening keynote.

From Hong Kong to Helsinki, from Tokyo to Torino, from New York to Nairobi, it is quite rare that in meetings we attend, the same word elicits the same wide open, wide-eyed, expectant, curious and positive reaction. That word is blockchain. That is the reaction I am pleasantly used to getting now. What is even better is that in all corners of the world, blockchain is now associated with another word, and that word is “Malta”. I am so proud of this.

The million token world

LXDX CEO Joshua Greenwald, second from right.

The ZEST stage showcased innovators and their visions for what is coming next in the blockchain world. LXDX CEO Joshua Greenwald discussed the million token future, where real assets are granted additional liquidity through new trading protocols, and what is required to usher in this new tomorrow.

We as a global community have a unique opportunity to bring the best of the traditional financial world forward while correcting for its flaws.

Joshua and I also hosted chats with leaders from NEO, Blackmoon, ABE, DF Advocates, AgriBank, the Malta Information Technology Agency, and more in the LXDX executive refreshment suite. We thoroughly enjoyed connecting with others so committed to the maturation of our industry.

The future is bright for digital assets and Malta. See everyone next year!