Banking the Unbanked

Crypto-banking relations face challenges- but this is about to change!

Bitcoin is made to bank the unbanked but many Web3-projects struggle to interact with traditional banking services themselves. Regulatory hurdles and general compliance concerns are now being addressed through the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This provides a unified regularity framework new opportunities.

Join our panelists, Joseph Borg from WH Partners and Miguel Attard from Sparkasse Malta, for a Fireside Chat about future prospects for crypto-banking relationships, including CBDCs, programmable money and traditional banks’ evolving roles:

Joseph F. Borg is a top-ranked lawyer in fintech law, blockchain, and virtual assets. He advises on crypto regulation, tokenisation, and digital innovation across Europe and the MENA region. Joe is an advocate in Malta and registered with the DIFC Courts. He holds degrees from the UK and Malta, and is recognised by leading legal directories for his leadership in fintech and gaming.

Miguel Attard is a Business Development and Relationship Management professional at Sparkasse Bank Malta plc. He is specialized in compliance, risk management and business development with over a decade of experience in the financial service industry.

Open doors: 7 pm Fire-side start: 8 pm