Malta's Regulatory Push for DeFi: Seeking Input on DAO Framework
The Maltese regulator is inviting feedback on a proposed legal framework for decentralized finance organizations, highlighting concerns about the decentralization of many DeFi projects.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 15 hours ago
On June 18, 2026, the Maltese regulator announced its initiative to create a legal framework for software-governed organizations, particularly focusing on decentralized finance (DeFi) projects.
The regulator is actively seeking industry feedback, indicating a collaborative approach to shaping the rules governing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).
This move comes amid growing concerns that many DeFi projects do not operate with the level of decentralization that their proponents claim.