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Fake Rabby Wallet scam linked to Dubai crypto CEO and many more victims
16.10.2024
Magazine follows a trail of clues left behind by the fake Rabby Wallet scammer to uncover a network of scams and links to a Dubai crypto CEO
Fake Rabby Wallet scam linked to Dubai crypto CEO and many more victims
16.10.2024
Magazine follows a trail of clues left behind by the fake Rabby Wallet scammer to uncover a network of scams and links to a Dubai crypto CEO
Dubai Regulator Orders 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges to Stop Operations
11.10.2024
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken action against seven unlicensed crypto entities for operating without licenses and violating marketing regulations. VARA has issued cease-and-desist orders and imposed fines on these entities. The regulator warned the public of...
Dubai’s crypto regulator cracks down on unlicensed firms
10.10.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued fines ranging from $13,600 to $27,200 to seven entities operating without a license or breaching marketing regulations.
Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
26.9.2024
VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly.
Dubai court recognizes crypto as valid salary payment: Law Decoded
19.8.2024
Dubai's latest ruling marks a significant shift in the legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies, aligning the UAE with global trends in digital finance
Nomura crypto arm Laser Digital bags Abu Dhabi license
19.6.2024
The firm chose to expand into Abu Dhabi due to the innovation-friendly crypto regulations
Dubai does for crypto what Silicon Valley did for tech: Gov't affairs firm CEO
29.4.2024
NH Management’s Tao Xiao explained that VARA’s objective is not to hinder progress but to secure the market’s integrity
Binance Back on Their Feet With Dubai Crypto Licence Following CZ’s Resignation
18.4.2024
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, received a long-awaited Dubai crypto licence after Changpeng Zhao “CZ” stepped down as CEO.
The post Binance Back on Their Feet With Dubai Crypto Licence Following CZ’s Resignation appeared first on Cryptonews
Dubai International Financial Centre Enacts Digital Assets Law
18.3.2024
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the largest free zones of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has enacted a new Digital Assets Law, revamping its whole legislative system to include these tools. The law changes previous contracts, insolvency, damages...
Dubai’s crypto regulator VARA switches leadership as it ramps up operations
16.11.2023
Outgoing head Henson Orser will remain a consultant after Matthew White takes over as the new CEO of Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority
Head of Dubai Crypto Regulator to Quit to 'Pursue Other Interests'
16.11.2023
Henson Orser, the CEO of VARA, Dubai's crypto regulator, is set to leave the job and will be replaced by a partner at PwC
Crypto.com granted Dubai crypto license
14.11.2023
The license is pending operational approval and allows Crypto.com’s Dubai entity to offer exchange, broker-dealer, and lending and borrowing services
Dubai Financial Authority Approves XRP as ‘Recognized Crypto Token’
4.11.2023
Dubai’s financial regulator, the Dubai Financial Services Authority, has approved XRP as a recognized crypto token for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a special economic zone. “Licensed virtual asset firms within the DIFC will now be able to incorporate...
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Receives ‘Initial Approval’ From Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator
5.10.2023
Valr, the South Africa-based crypto exchange, recently said it had won initial approval from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The crypto exchange’s Head of Growth, Blake Player, said Valr has been attracted by the Middle East region’s significant crypto flows and in particular Dubai’s growing...
Dubai Crypto Exchange BitOasis Secures Investment from Jump Capital and Wamda – Here's the Latest
26.8.2023
Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange BitOasis has secured a round of funding from a group of investors, including Indian digital-asset platform CoinDCX.
According to a Friday report from Bloomberg, the specific terms of the deal and the valuation of the exchange have not been disclosed.
The...
Nomura, CoinShares, Ledger joint venture Komainu wins Dubai crypto license
22.8.2023
Komainu attained the final step in VARA’s licensing process nearly 10 months after securing its MVP license in November 2022
3AC Founders' OPNX Fined $2.7M by Dubai Crypto Regulator
16.8.2023
The exchange was formally reprimanded by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in May
Dubai Offers Web3 and AI Firms A 90% License Fee Cut, Seeks To Host Largest Tech Firms In MENA
15.8.2023
Dubai has announced a 90% registration subsidy for web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies seeking operational licenses in the city as it seeks to create the largest pro-tech hub in the Middle East and North African Region (MENA).
Dubbed the Dubai AI and Web3 Campus, the city rolled out...