Malta launches National AI Strategy and the first-world AI Certification programme 04 October 2019 We are committed to putting Malta on the global AI map’ says Parliamentary Secretary Silvio Schembri.
Steve Wozniak, former Apple co-founder, establishes blockchain-based company Efforce in Malta 19 July 2019 Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri welcomed Steve’s Wozniak decision to establish a blockchain-based company in Malta during a fireside chat together with DELTA Summit CEO Dr Abdalla Kablan.
Crypto Bank Hires Former Deutsche Bank Executive 22 May 2019 Founders Bank, which plans to offer financial services to crypto companies, has appointed former Deutsche Bank executive Kenan Altunis as chief executive officer.
Malta and Singapore sign MoU to enhance cooperation in blockchain and cyber security 09 April 2019 A delegation comprising 60 representatives from Malta-based companies and Maltese agencies was in Singapore on Monday 8th April 2019, where it took an active part in a business forum as well as in a business-to-business networking session.
Government of Malta and Malta Chamber of Commerce launch Tech.MT 26 March 2019 Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri launched Tech.MT, a non-profit foundation that will function between the Government of Malta and the Malta Chamber of Commerce.
Strategy will outline how Artificial Intelligence could be deployed in Malta 01 March 2019 ‘We want to put Malta among the top 10 in the world for AI policies’, says Silvio Schembri
Malta: first Country to put Education Certificates on Blockchain 21 February 2019 The government is embarking on its first blockchain initiative which will see it issuing notarised blockchain certificates for professional and informal education.
Smart Contracts: Automating the Audit Processes 08 February 2019 While the DLT technology itself is still at its infancy and various technical hurdles need to be overcome before mainstream adoption becomes possible, the future implementation of blockchain technology will change the way we conduct our daily business.
Silvio Schembri opens the Blockchain Governance World Summit in South Korea 28 January 2019 Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri was invited to open the Blockchain Governance World Summit in Seoul, the biggest blockchain-themed event in South Korea.
Muscat Makes Pitch for Malta’s ‘Smart’ Cryptocurrency Rules in Paris Summit 14 November 2018 Maltese Prime Minister on cryptocurrency rules: "you can’t be accepted as the new norm if you are in the wild, wild West".
After Becoming The Blockchain Island, Malta Announces It's Formulating National AI Strategy 07 November 2018 Four months ago, the Maltese Parliament passed three laws establishing the regulatory framework for blockchain, cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Blockchain Island evaluates the implementation of Islamic Microfinance Products 10 October 2018 During the panel entitled “Islamic Finance and Blockchain” it was announced that a steering committee is evaluating various Islamic Finance Products that can be made accessible through blockchain and regulated under Maltese Law.
Blockchain key to more Accessible, Safer and Affordable Healthcare, Chris Fearne says 08 October 2018 Blockchain technology is set to revolutionise the way healthcare is administered in Malta and across Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne told attendees at the Delta Summit
Malta as 'Blockchain Island' is 'Calculated Risk', says Prime Minister Joseph Muscat 17 September 2018 Malta's Prime Minister is doubling down on the booming blockchain industry in a bid to diversify the European Union's smallest economy and even fight corruption.
