As technological advancements revolutionise industry, as technology and technological products increasingly feature in various sectors of business, it is essential for tax professionals to understand their clients’ businesses, in order to assess how tax legislation impacts them. In addition, technological tools for streamlining of processes, data analysis to predict trends and automation of tasks are being applied by professionals and the tax administration, and an understanding of the role and functionality is key for tax professionals operating in a technology-driven environment as we are today. The MIT’s Tax Technology Committee works to bridge the gap between Tax and Tech, with a view to creating opportunities for discussion and learning.
The MIT TAX MEETS TECH TALKS are a series of sessions designed to bring an understanding of technology and technological innovation in industry as may be relevant to the tax professional.
The MIT Tax Meets Tech Talks 2026
Taxation of Digital Assets Transactions:
Key Issues & Developments
15 May 2026
09.00 – 13.00
The Hyatt Regency Malta, St. Julian’s
On the Agenda…
Panel Discussion: Tax Considerations for Private Clients
The rise of crypto investments has introduced new tax challenges for private clients. This panel will explore key tax considerations, including capital gains and income tax treatment of crypto assets, tax residency implications, wealth structuring strategies, and succession planning. This panel will also focus on different jurisdictional approaches to taxing crypto in the EU.
Panel Discussion: Getting taxation right – Spotlight on the Crypto industry
As digital assets continue to evolve, tax frameworks are struggling to keep pace. This panel will explore the practical challenges the crypto industry faces in ‘getting taxation right’ from the difficulty of classifying new and hybrid products to navigating fragmented and rapidly challenging compliance requirements. Speakers will share industry perspectives on cross border inconsistence in VAT and income tax matters as well the operational burden of compliance – while discussing how clearer more coordinated tax policy can support innovation without compromising transparency and accountability.
Panel Discussion: DAC8 and the Future of Crypto Tax Transparency
The EU’s DAC8 directive marks a major shift in crypto tax enforcement, introducing new reporting requirements for crypto-asset service providers. This panel will break down the scope and impact of DAC8, its interaction with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Report Framework (CARF), and the implications for both individuals and businesses. Experts will explore how increased exchange of information will affect tax compliance, audits, and cross-border reporting, as well as strategies for adapting to this new landscape.
Full Agenda
Panellists
Edward Attard
Partner, PwC Malta
Edward Attard
Timothy Borg Olivier
Director, Deloitte Malta
Timothy Borg Olivier
Sonia Brahmi
Founder of Kairō
Sonia Brahmi
Juanita Brockdroff
Founder, Brockdorff Grech Law
Juanita Brockdorff
Joseph Borg
Partner, WH Partners
Joseph Borg
Ramona Cassar
Chairperson, MIT Tax Technology Committee
Partner, WH Partners
Ramona Cassar
Silvio Cilia
Partner, Corrieri Cilia
Silvio Cilia
Mark Galea Salomone
Managing Associate, WH Partners
Mark Galea Salomone
Aldo Farrugia
Director General – Legal, Technical and International Affair, MTCA
Aldo Farrugia
Thomas Linder
Partner, MME Switzerland
Thomas Linder
Fiobian Manicolo
Finance Director, Chiliz
Fiobian Manicolo
Matthew Zampa
Managing Partner, Zampa Partners