On the 16 th of October 2018, the European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum published its first thematic report which explores the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation in light of the rise of one of the world's most disruptive new technologies, the Blockchain. The Report outlines the main concerns relating to the co-existence of the provisions of the GDPR and blockchain technology, which have to date not been conclusively settled by the data protection authorities, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) or in court. It is important not to ...

Dr Christina Scicluna's latest publication on the Times of Malta which focuses on the potential use cases of blockchain technology and supply chain management and logistics. Times of Malta Link: https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20181211/business-news/blockchain-from-concept-to-reality.696450 PDF: https://www.mamotcv.com/PDF/Second-Publication-Times-11-12-2018.pdf Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or legal assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Mamo TCV Advocates...

Dr Christina Scicluna, Senior Associate at MAMO TCV Advocates, will be moderating a panel of industry experts analysing the pros and cons associated with investing in companies utilising Blockchain technologies. The panel will be composed of investors and techies who truly believe in Blockchain's revolutionary potential. For further details on the conference kindly click here . Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or legal assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Christina...

Dr Christina Scicluna's latest publication on the Times of Malta focuses on the regulatory framework surrounding virtual financial assets which has become effective 1st November 2018 in Malta.  Link below for more details: https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20181106/business-news/malta-the-new-kid-on-the-blockchain.693557   Disclaimer This document does not purport to give legal, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or legal assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Christina Scicluna .

  The Malta Digital Innovation Authority ("MDIA") has issued the last consultation document on Chapter 4 of its Guidance Notes which is addressed toward resident agents. A resident agent refers to the resident agent defined in the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act [1] ("ITAS"):ITAS provides that a person who makes an application to the MDIA for any form of recognition and who is not ordinarily resident in Malta is required to appoint a resident agent who is: A) Habitually resident in Malta; B) Not interdicted or incapacitated or is an undisc...