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The move marks a strategic pivot for the exchange, which initially planned France as OKX European hub. It shows Malta’s favorable regulatory environment for crypto operations compared to other European nations.
The MiCA framework, effective December, mandates crypto firms to obtain a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from an EU member state. Malta, known for its crypto-friendly regulations and recent updates by the Financial Services Authority (MFSA), has become an attractive jurisdiction for such endeavors.
Earlier this year, OKX settled regulatory issues with Malta’s financial watchdog, agreeing to a $329,000 goodwill settlement. Despite this, Malta acknowledges OKX‘s cooperation and remedial actions towards compliance with its standing in the jurisdiction.
The exchange is actively recruiting key positions in Malta, including roles in compliance, operations, and internal audit. Additionally, OKX continues its global expansion, evident in recent ventures like OKX SG in Singapore and OKX.TR tailored for Turkish traders. Thanks to that, the negotiation process to choose Malta as OKX European hub went smoothly.
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