Miguel Attard appointed CEO of Gemini Malta

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by US billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has officially appointed Miguel Attard as CEO and Head of Malta after securing approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

Mr Attard, who spent 15 years in traditional finance before transitioning into the crypto and fintech space, described this as a pivotal time both for the company and for Malta’s digital finance sector.

“I’m honoured to serve as CEO and Head of Malta at this pivotal moment where I feel we are at the dawn of a new financial era,” he said. “The MFSA’s approval underscores Malta’s commitment to thoughtful, innovation-forward regulation.”

The appointment follows the granting of Gemini’s MiCA and Investment Services Licences in Malta, and in tandem with its existing Irish EMI licence, providing the company a robust regulatory foundation for its European operations. “We’re excited to expand access to crypto in a way that puts trust, transparency, and customer protection first,” Mr Attard tells MaltaCEOs.mt. “This milestone strengthens Malta as a strategic hub for Gemini in Europe.”

Gemini recently relocated its European headquarters from Ireland to Malta, citing the island’s proactive approach to fostering innovation among fintech and digital asset firms. The MFSA’s licensing framework has positioned Malta as a leading jurisdiction within the EU for crypto regulation, already attracting major players such as OKX and Crypto.com.

Reflecting on his transition, Mr Attard noted that “after 15 years in traditional finance the opportunity presented itself at the right time to transition into the crypto and fintech space which is developing at hyperspeed.” He described Malta as “our foundation for European expansion and broader ambitions,” adding that the first weeks in his new role have already brought significant milestones – including the MFSA licence, the listing of Gemini’s parent entity GEMI on NASDAQ, and new partnerships across the sector.

“We’re looking to continue building safe, compliant, and intuitive crypto products, while deepening our partnership with regulators, institutions, and the broader community,” he said.