Our Story
Nine years of building. Not talking—shipping. From seven strangers in a Gozitan farmhouse to Malta's leading Bitcoin community.
We don't believe in hype cycles. We believe in consistent, persistent work toward a single goal: making Malta a Bitcoin Island.
Make Malta a Bitcoin Island.
Transform Malta into the world's premier Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction through grassroots adoption, education, and policy advocacy.
Strategic Pillars
Members
Build a sustainable, engaged membership base that funds operations and drives the mission forward.
- Membership management
- Engagement tracking
- Tier progression
Merchants
Grow Bitcoin acceptance across Malta businesses, creating a thriving circular economy.
- Merchant directory
- Onboarding support
- Lightning integration
Policy
Advocate for Bitcoin-friendly regulation, positioning Malta as a global leader.
- Government relations
- Regulatory advocacy
- Industry representation
Our Journey
Malta's Bitcoin History Begins
The world's first regulated Bitcoin hedge fund launches in Malta, establishing the island as an early adopter in the cryptocurrency space.
Bitcoin Club Malta Founded
Seven strangers gather in a Gozitan farmhouse for what would become the founding meeting of Bitcoin Club Malta. What started as casual conversations about money, freedom, and technology became a mission.
Blockchain Island Era
The 'Blockchain Island' vision is announced by the Malta government. Bitcoin Club Malta meetups grow to 200+ attendees. Major international exchanges express interest in Malta.
VFA Act & Global Recognition
Malta passes the Virtual Financial Assets Act—the first comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation globally. Malta Blockchain Summit draws 8,500 attendees. Bitcoin Club Malta becomes the community hub for the growing ecosystem.
Building Through the Bear
While crypto winter tests fair-weather friends, Bitcoin Club Malta doubles down on education and community. Lightning Network workshops, merchant onboarding initiatives, and policy advocacy continue.
Growth & Expansion
The bull market brings renewed interest. Bitcoin Breakfast becomes a bi-weekly institution. Corporate memberships launch. The first Bitcoin Boat event sails the Mediterranean.
9th Anniversary
Bitcoin Club Malta celebrates nine years of continuous operation. 150+ attendees at the anniversary party. Launch of Treasury membership tier and expanded exclusive events program.
New Chapter Begins
MiCA regulation era begins in the EU. Bitcoin Club Malta launches its new platform and member dashboard. Renewed focus on making Malta a true 'Bitcoin Island' with merchant adoption and policy advocacy.
The Vision
10,000 members. 1,000+ merchants accepting Bitcoin. Malta recognized globally as 'Bitcoin Island'. Policy wins on Bitcoin treasury reserves, favorable tax treatment, and payment recognition.
2030 Policy Targets
Concrete policy goals we're actively working toward with government, industry, and the broader community.
Bitcoin Treasury Reserves
In ProgressAdvocate for government and corporate treasury reserves in Bitcoin
Bitcoin for Payments
AdvocatingExplicit legal recognition of Bitcoin as a payment method
Favorable Tax Treatment
ResearchTax guidance favoring long-term Bitcoin holders
Bitcoin Tourism
BuildingPosition Malta as a destination for Bitcoin travelers
Digital Nomad Visas
ProposedAttract Bitcoin-focused digital nomads with visa pathway
Startup Sandbox
PlanningRegulatory sandbox for Bitcoin startups
Leadership Roles
Bitcoin Club Malta runs on volunteer energy. These are the key roles that keep our community thriving.
Community Lead
Active- Event coordination
- Volunteer management
- Member engagement
- Community growth
Content Lead
Active- Social media
- Newsletter
- Press relations
- Brand communications
Education Lead
Active- Workshops
- Course development
- Curriculum design
- Certification programs
Merchant Lead
Active- Business outreach
- Merchant onboarding
- Payment integration support
- Directory management
Tech Lead
Active- Website development
- App development
- Infrastructure
- Technical support
Policy Lead
Active- Government relations
- Regulatory advocacy
- Industry representation
- Consultation responses
Interested in volunteering with Bitcoin Club Malta?
Get in touch →Our Voice
How we communicate reflects who we are. These principles guide everything from tweets to policy papers.
Direct
Say it straight. No corporate speak. No hedging.
Not rude or aggressive
Confident
We know what we're doing. Nine years of proof.
Not arrogant or preachy
Action-oriented
Build, ship, educate, advocate. Verbs, not nouns.
Not 'exploring' or 'passionate about'
Urgent
Things are happening now. Join or miss out.
Not passive or patient
Inclusive
Open to all who share the mission. Merit-based.
Not gatekeeping or elitist
Fun
Mediterranean lifestyle. Boats, dinners, sunrise.
Not stuffy or corporate