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Malta is opposing plans to shift crypto supervision to the Paris-based European Securities and Markets Authority, which would transfer oversight of major firms such as Crypto.com, Gemini and Bitpanda. The EU argues centralization would improve investor protection and channel bank deposits into capital markets. Kenneth Farrugia said the move risks disadvantaging early adopters, while officials push for bloc-wide coordination.