AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPost-Quantum Banking Pilot: Malta’s MFSA is among regulators observing a cross-jurisdiction pilot testing quantum-resistant crypto wallets and transfers on NEAR, using MPC signing with NIST ML-DSA-65, with banks including Bison Bank and DK Bank running wallet generation and on-chain transfer simulations. MFSA Consumer Warning: The MFSA also cautioned the public against Lampuki.com and Karozza.com, saying they’re not authorised to provide insurance in Malta and may be “schemes of a dubious nature” with a high risk of loss. Housing Pressure: Fitch says Malta’s economy has grown strongly, but flags a “significant deterioration” in governance over the past decade—an issue that comes as housing affordability remains a major concern. Energy Certificates Enforcement: Malta’s Building and Construction Authority failed to implement NAO recommendations on mandatory Energy Performance Certificates, with auditors reporting a near-total lack of progress and no integrated compliance system. Local Governance Protest: Floriana council will close its doors for a day in a symbolic protest over worsening depopulation and the shift from residential life to offices and tourism uses. Gambling Compliance: Booming Games (Malta) was fined by Ontario’s AGCO for breaching auto-play rules on slots, after regulators found inadequate testing and monitoring.
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