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Regulated Exchanges
Country
MaltaJurisdiction
European Union
Tier
Tier 2
Established AML/KYC and registration framework. Provides meaningful oversight, though with fewer investor protections than Tier 1.
Official Website
mfsa.mt
Malta's Malta Financial Services Authority is an EU MiFID II-compliant regulator that licenses investment firms and CIF entities. MFSA-licensed brokers benefit from full EU passport rights and investor compensation under the Investor Compensation Scheme up to EUR 20,000. Malta is a popular licensing jurisdiction for brokers targeting EU retail clients.
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Check an exchange's licence status directly on MFSA's public register.
MFSA Regulated Crypto Exchanges
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MFSA is classified as a Tier 2 crypto regulator. Established AML/KYC and registration framework. Provides meaningful oversight, though with fewer investor protections than Tier 1.
We currently list 5 crypto exchanges regulated or registered under MFSA. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall rating.
MFSA is based in Malta and covers the European Union jurisdiction. As a Tier 2 regulator, it requires AML/KYC registration and provides meaningful oversight, though investors should also verify whether the exchange holds additional licences.
Visit the official MFSA website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the exchange's registered name to confirm its current status. This is the most reliable way to verify regulatory standing.
MFSA regulation primarily addresses licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and operational standards. Compensation for hacks depends on the exchange's own insurance fund or Proof of Reserves commitments, not typically a government-backed compensation scheme. Always choose exchanges with published cold storage ratios and Proof of Reserves attestations.