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Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE
11.2.2026
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established a solid regulatory framework for virtual assets, and each region has brought this under the auspices of a single, dedicated regulatory authority
Trump Didn’t Know About Abu Dhabi’s $500M Stake in WLFI
3.2.2026
Key Highlights In the press conference, U.S. President Trump shared a comment on a $500 million investment from…
Trump denies knowledge of Abu Dhabi royal‘s $500M stake in WLFI
3.2.2026
The reported World Liberty Financial deal, said to have been made four days before the president’s inauguration, would make the UAE company the largest shareholder in WLFI
Abu Dhabi firm launches first UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin
29.1.2026
Abu Dhabi’s Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank under its Payment Token Services Regulation
UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin
29.1.2026
The USDU stablecoin is issued by Universal Digital, a crypto firm regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concluded as a Landmark Gathering Shaping the Future of Web3 and Digital Economies
27.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025, which was organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain, held from December 10-11, 2025, at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi, achieved the goal of being a leading platform that...
TRON-based USDT Secures Approval from Abu Dhabi Regulator
22.12.2025
Key Highlights The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market has officially recognized USDT issued…
TRON DAO Senior Director of Policy Addresses Policy Frameworks Bridging TradFi and DeFi at Abu Dhabi Finance Week
15.12.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, December 15, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in Abu Dhabi Finance...
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Will Power Digital Credit Revolution in the Middle East
10.12.2025
Strategy founder Michael Saylor used his Bitcoin MENA 2025 keynote in Abu Dhabi to lay out a sweeping vision for digital capital, digital credit, and digital money — and he did it in his trademark style. Saylor Tells Bitcoin MENA 2025 Crowd: The UAE Can Lead Global Digital Banking Strategy founder...
Galaxy Digital Expands to Abu Dhabi with New UAE Office Launch
10.12.2025
Key Highlights: Galaxy Digital announces expansion in Abu Dhabi today, December 10, 2025 The new office is being…
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital explores tokenized private market access
10.12.2025
Mubadala Capital teams up with Kaio to test tokenized access to private market strategies, signaling growing sovereign interest in onchain real-world assets
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM Adds USDT to Approved Token List Across Major Blockchains
9.12.2025
Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator has formally added the stablecoin USDT to its list of accepted fiat-referenced tokens, extending its availability across several major blockchains as the emirate deepens its push to become a dominant digital-asset hub. FSRA Formally Recognizes USDT as Fiat-Referenced...
Plume Secures ADGM Commercial License, Eyes Middle East RWA Expansion
9.12.2025
Plume Network has received a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing expansion into the Middle East
Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi Announces Its Visionary Partners and World-Class Speaker Lineup
9.12.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi, a premier platform driving the future of artificial intelligence, proudly announces its visionary partners and world-class speaker lineup for its upcoming edition themed “AI:2031 – Accelerating Intelligent...
Circle gets Abu Dhabi greenlight amid UAE stablecoin and crypto push
9.12.2025
Circle has secured a license in Abu Dhabi, enabling it to operate as a licensed Money Services Provider as the UAE accelerates its rollout of crypto regulations
USDC Issuer Circle Secures Abu Dhabi's ADGM License in Middle East Expansion
9.12.2025
The license allows Circle to expand USDC payment and settlement tools across the United Arab Emirates
Binance Secures Full Authorization From Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Regulator
9.12.2025
Binance won full authorization under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s framework, advancing its global legitimacy and opening broader regulated access as the exchange positions itself to shape a safer, more structured digital-asset landscape. Binance Gains Global Authorization Under ADGM Framework...
Tether's USDt awarded key regulatory status in Abu Dhabi
8.12.2025
ADGM’s recognition of USDT as an accepted fiat-referenced token lets licensed companies offer regulated custody, marking a step for stablecoins in the UAE
Every Major Bitcoin Conference Has Seen Prices Fall in 2025, Will Abu Dhabi Be Different?
8.12.2025
Bitcoin enters the Abu Dhabi conference near $92K after a year of sell-the-news dips at major events, raising questions about another potential pullback
Binance secures global ADGM licenses to operate international platform
8.12.2025
Binance’s international operations and liquidity will now be supervised end-to-end by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in the financial free zone in Abu Dhabi