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Beam Foundation to debut $150M gaming fund in Abu Dhabi
11.12.2024
Beam Ventures will launch in 2025, providing funding and acceleration for blockchain gaming startups in the United Arab Emirates
Beam Foundation to debut $150M gaming fund in Abu Dhabi
11.12.2024
Beam Ventures will launch in 2025, providing funding and acceleration for blockchain gaming startups in the United Arab Emirates
Beam Foundation to debut $150M gaming fund in Abu Dhabi
11.12.2024
Beam Ventures will launch in 2025, providing funding and acceleration for blockchain gaming startups in the United Arab Emirates
CoinDCX’s BitOasis receives full crypto license in Dubai
9.12.2024
BitOasis’ acquisition of the full VASP license marks the final step in BitOasis’ VARA licensing process, targeting a range of crypto trading services
BRICS Beats Dollar Dependence: National Currency Settlements Exceed USD Payments
22.9.2024
The BRICS bloc might have already overcome its dollar-dependence problem, as the volume of settlements in the national currencies of its member nations has already surpassed the USD-based exchanges. Using the U.S. dollar can lead to expenses that can be avoided when paying with other currencies...
UAE Agriculture Authority Bans Cryptocurrency Mining on Farms
24.5.2024
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has issued a new advisory prohibiting the use of farms for cryptocurrency mining.
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Crypto options desk QCP Capital wins Abu Dhabi license: Report
7.5.2024
The in-principle approval enables QCP Capital to offer regulated digital asset activities in the region
Austrian Firm Bitpanda Expands to UAE Hiring Former 1inch Exec to Lead Ops
7.5.2024
Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda is expanding its operations to the Middle East and opening a regional office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Galactic Group Launch AAA Web3 Play-to-Own Game Publisher With World-Class Talent
19.4.2024
Galactic Group to launch AAA Web3 game publisher in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the backing of world-class talent from Hollywood and the gaming industry.
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Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion Into AI Firm in the UAE
17.4.2024
Microsoft gave G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup with headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), $1.5 billion. As part of Microsoft's AI investment ambitions to bolster and fortify its position in the AI market.
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UAE Records $25B in Crypto Transactions, Promotes Further Investment With Regulatory Flexibility
16.4.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded $25b in crypto transactions in 2022. Now, it is adopting accommodative regulatory policies to pursue further investment, according to a report published Monday.
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UAE Integrates Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Criminal Investigation Security
11.3.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has integrated Cardano blockchain technology to ensure security in criminal investigations. During the World Police Summit in Dubai from March 5 to March 7, 2024, the Dubai police showcased a flagship project based on Cardano.
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UAE Central Bank Completes First Cross-Border Digital Dirham Transfer Using mBridge CBDC Platform
30.1.2024
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a significant milestone by conducting its inaugural cross-border digital dirham transfer using the mBridge central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform on January 29. The transaction involved the transfer of 50 million digital dirhams...
Binance’s Zhao Faces US Travel Constraints, UAE Return Postponed
25.1.2024
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s request to travel from the US to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for personal reasons has been denied by a US federal judge, a recent court filing has revealed. The request, filed on January 23 and related to the “hospitalization...
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Forms AI Council to Shape Future Technologies
23.1.2024
Source: Pexels In another pro-tech initiative, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the creation of an Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC). In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the UAE President has issued a...
Lavrov Highlights 30 Nations’ Interest in BRICS as China-Saudi Pact Poses Challenge to US Dollar
27.12.2023
In a recent statement by Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, he noted that the BRICS bloc is set to expand in 2024 with new members including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, and Saudi Arabia. He revealed that approximately “30 countries would like to establish partner ties...
Crypto Firms’ Compliance With Regulation Should Not Be at the Expense of Innovation — Zak Taher
2.12.2023
Zak Taher, the CEO of Multibank.io, said he believes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the most attractive investment destination for overseas digital asset companies due to its effective governance and the leadership of its individuals. The UAE’s status within the global financial landscape...
Judge Bars Former Binance CEO From Leaving US as the Court Weighs Government’s Request
28.11.2023
A federal judge has barred former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) from leaving the U.S. until the court has made a decision on the U.S. government’s motion to prevent his return to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before sentencing. The government filed the motion in response to a release order...
Former Binance CEO CZ Seeks to Dismiss Government’s Motion Blocking His Return to UAE Before Sentencing
26.11.2023
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is seeking to dismiss the U.S. government’s motion to prevent him from going home to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before sentencing. Despite the judge determining that the ex-Binance boss poses no flight risk after he voluntarily appeared in court to plead...
UAE’s Bitcoin Mining Firm Phoenix Group Secures $370 Million in Oversubscribed IPO
24.11.2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making its entry into the bitcoin mining sector. In a recent declaration by Phoenix Group PLC, a bitcoin mining enterprise, it was revealed that the company successfully garnered $370 million through an initial public offering (IPO) that was highly sought after...