VAIOT Becomes the First Regulated Blockchain Project under Malta’s VFA Act
VAIOT, a novel blockchain and AI-based intelligent contracts platform, has created a milestone by becoming the first digital services business to register its whitepaper with the Maltese authorities under its new regulatory framework for regulating digital assets. The successful registration of the project’s documents with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) ensures the upcoming VAI […]
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