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Crypto Asset Regulation Forum Malta

MiCA readiness for Malta-based VFA agents and exchanges

24 Jan 2027Mellieħa, MaltaFrom €165

Designed for VFA agents, crypto exchange compliance teams and financial regulators.

About this event

A one-day forum in Mellieħa for VFA agents, crypto exchanges and compliance teams on MiCA readiness, covering what changes for Malta-licensed crypto service providers and what stays the same under the VFA framework.

Agenda

09:00

Registration & coffee

09:30

MiCA and the Malta VFA framework: what changes, what stays

Dr. Ian Gauci

11:00

Building exchange compliance operations under dual regulation

Sara Catania

12:30

Panel Q&A

Dr. Ian Gauci, Sara Catania

Speakers

DI

Dr. Ian Gauci

Partner, GTG Advocates

Advises crypto service providers on Malta's VFA framework and EU MiCA compliance.

MiCA and the Malta VFA framework: what changes, what stays · 40 min

SC

Sara Catania

Chief Compliance Officer, BlockMalta Exchange

Built compliance operations for a Malta-licensed crypto exchange from scratch.

Building exchange compliance operations under dual regulation · 35 min

Venue & logistics

Mellieħa Bay Hotel

Marfa Road, Mellieħa, Malta

Parking. Hotel car park, complimentary for attendees.

Accessibility. Step-free access throughout the hotel conference wing.