Malta Considers Laws to Govern Prediction Markets
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Economy Minister Silvio Schembri stated that Malta is exploring how to regulate prediction markets.
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Across many jurisdictions in Europe, the prediction market is treated either as illegal gambling or an unlicensed financial instrument.
Malta eyes statutory rules to govern prediction markets. “We are actively exploring the emerging field of prediction markets, an area experiencing rapid global momentum which presents significant opportunities for innovation,” is a statement of the economic finance minister, Silvio Schembri.
He further added that any modifications in the existing amendments should be “supported by a clear, forward-looking legislative framework that enables it to develop responsibly and at scale”.
What is the Prediction Market?
Prediction Markets allow users to trade on the outcome of real-world events such as elections, sports results, and geopolitical developments.
As it is a merging market, Minister Schembri’s trust is important. “We recognised early on that users need to feel safe if this industry was going to grow, which means it needed to uphold the highest standards of transparency and compliance.”
Lawmakers do realise that the prediction market platforms don’t fit the current gambling regulatory systems.
To date, many European countries, including Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Romania, the Netherlands, and Poland, have moved towards prohibiting Polymarket.
If everything aligns, Malta will become the first country to have a unique framework for prediction markets.
For more information, Refer Here!
He further added that any modifications in the existing amendments should be “supported by a clear, forward-looking legislative framework that enables it to develop responsibly and at scale”.
What is the Prediction Market?
Prediction Markets allow users to trade on the outcome of real-world events such as elections, sports results, and geopolitical developments.
As it is a merging market, Minister Schembri’s trust is important. “We recognised early on that users need to feel safe if this industry was going to grow, which means it needed to uphold the highest standards of transparency and compliance.”
Lawmakers do realise that the prediction market platforms don’t fit the current gambling regulatory systems.
To date, many European countries, including Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Romania, the Netherlands, and Poland, have moved towards prohibiting Polymarket.
If everything aligns, Malta will become the first country to have a unique framework for prediction markets.
For more information, Refer Here!
