The EU is looking at cryptocurrency regulation but so far hasn’t issued any details. That’s given Malta the chance to take the lead in drawing up its own framework. If the EU develops a more coordinated, and tougher, regime for cryptos, that could mean Malta becomes less accommodating. Malta is also trying to attract blockchain businesses, a strategy that may insulate it from any broader digital-currency fallout. Malta is trying to pull the center of the crypto-trading world to the west. Malta has the lowest corporation tax rates in the EU and, while working hard to shake-off a persistent tax haven label, has been eager to promote itself as a fin-tech and crypto hub.