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Ontario regulator fines Malta-based Booming Games $70,000 over banned auto-play feature
Regulation
iGaming

Ontario regulator fines Malta-based Booming Games $70,000 over banned auto-play feature

The AGCO imposed a CA$70,000 penalty on Booming Games (Malta) Ltd for supplying slot games with a prohibited auto-play feature.

20 Aug 2026
New ride-hailing rules force live data sharing and facial ID checks every three hours
Regulation
Tech

New ride-hailing rules force live data sharing and facial ID checks every three hours

Cab apps must integrate with Transport Malta, verify drivers via facial recognition every 3 hours, and cap driving at 12 hours per day.

19 Aug 2026
Malta Tests First Self-Driving Bus on Gozo Roads
Transport
Lifestyle

Malta Tests First Self-Driving Bus on Gozo Roads

An autonomous bus is being trialled between San Lawrenz and il-Wilġa in Gozo, using AI and sensors to navigate without a driver.

19 Aug 2026
Malta Freeport stars as Jason Statham’s containership battleground in Mutiny
Tourism
Lifestyle

Malta Freeport stars as Jason Statham’s containership battleground in Mutiny

Jason Statham’s new film Mutiny used a real containership at Malta Freeport and offshore locations, showcasing the port’s production potential.

19 Aug 2026
Malta Biennale Foundation Gets New Board and Management Team Ahead of 2028 Edition
Tourism
Leadership

Malta Biennale Foundation Gets New Board and Management Team Ahead of 2028 Edition

Heritage Malta and the arts minister have appointed the executive board and leadership team for the Malta Biennale Foundation, with the third edition set for 2028.

19 Aug 2026
MSC hits 500 secondhand ships in six-year buying blitz, reshapes global liner map
Investment
Maritime

MSC hits 500 secondhand ships in six-year buying blitz, reshapes global liner map

MSC has acquired its 500th secondhand containership since 2020, pushing its fleet to 7.4m teu and redrawing the rules of liner shipping.

19 Aug 2026
Multitude Bank posts 23% profit jump to €11.7m in H1 2026
Banking
Finance

Multitude Bank posts 23% profit jump to €11.7m in H1 2026

Multitude Bank reports €11.7m pre-tax profit for H1 2026, up 23%, with strong capital ratios and improving asset quality.

18 Aug 2026
ADPD proposes hotel freeze and eco-tax overhaul as Malta hits tourism ceiling
Regulation
Hospitality

ADPD proposes hotel freeze and eco-tax overhaul as Malta hits tourism ceiling

ADPD calls for a halt to new hotels, a carrying capacity study, and directing tourism fines and eco-tax to local councils, saying Malta has reached its limit.

14 Aug 2026
Catena Media Q2 revenue flat at €9.5m as it builds automated marketplace to cut search dependency
Investment
iGaming

Catena Media Q2 revenue flat at €9.5m as it builds automated marketplace to cut search dependency

Catena Media posts flat Q2 revenue of €9.5m as EBITDA falls 46%; CEO cites organic search headwinds as the firm invests in an automated marketplace.

14 Aug 2026
TradeMalta wraps up 2026 masterclass arming local firms for export growth
Economy
Finance

TradeMalta wraps up 2026 masterclass arming local firms for export growth

TradeMalta celebrated the completion of its ten-week Internationalisation Strategy Masterclass, equipping businesses with tools for global markets.

14 Aug 2026
Corporate Payments Shift: Malta's Fintechs Race to Deliver Real-Time Multicurrency Control
Fintech
Finance

Corporate Payments Shift: Malta's Fintechs Race to Deliver Real-Time Multicurrency Control

Malta's financial sector is developing specialised corporate payment platforms combining real-time controls, multicurrency agility and dedicated relationship support.

14 Aug 2026
Malta recalibrates tax and residency pitch for ultra-wealthy and crypto generation
Regulation
Finance

Malta recalibrates tax and residency pitch for ultra-wealthy and crypto generation

Malta is updating tax rules for the ultra-wealthy while chasing a new wave of clients: crypto investors, YouTubers and family offices with €1bn under management.

14 Aug 2026