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Trump-linked WLFI faces probe over $500M UAE crypto deal
5.2.2026
House Democrats probe $500 million UAE investment in Trump-linked WLFI, highlighting questions over dealings with the country's national security adviser
House probe targets WLFI after report of $500 Million UAE stake
5.2.2026
Congressional investigators seek ownership records, payment trails and stablecoin documents from the Trump-linked crypto firm following reports of Emirati backing and its USD1 token’s role in a $2 Billion Binance transaction
Ripple-backed custody secures $280 million diamond tokenization push in UAE
3.2.2026
The project has already moved more than $280 million of polished diamonds on-chain in Dubai, with Ripple providing custody infrastructure as the firms work toward a regulated tokenized trading setup
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
UAE firm bought 49% of Trump-linked crypto startup for $500M: WSJ
1.2.2026
A Tahnoon-backed Abu Dhabi entity reportedly agreed to buy 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before Donald Trump returned to the White House
Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
29.1.2026
Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset settlement. Universal Digital Intl Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announces...
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)
UAE’s dirham stablecoin race widens as RAKBank nets in-principle approval
7.1.2026
RAKBank's in-principle nod from the Central Bank of the UAE to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin adds a homegrown bank to the UAE’s stablecoin race
The UAE Isn’t Just Regulating Tokenization — It’s Building Its Economy Around It
18.12.2025
As other jurisdictions stall in regulatory debate, the UAE is institutionalizing tokenization, moving it to the core of its economic infrastructure, according to MidChains CEO
‘UAE Is All-in on Crypto’: Coinbase and Ripple Align as Market Gravity Shifts Toward the Gulf
15.12.2025
The UAE is cementing its status as a global crypto capital as Coinbase and Ripple align publicly on its regulatory clarity, innovation-first mindset and growing influence over the future of digital assets. Coinbase and Ripple Align on the UAE’s Growing Crypto Power Coinbase and Ripple have both...
UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries
12.12.2025
A new deal with Al Maryah Community Bank brings stablecoin payments to the pumps, shops and car washes at ADNOC retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia
Bitcoin first, crypto at scale: Inside the UAE’s layered digital asset strategy
12.12.2025
Abu Dhabi is anchoring Bitcoin for institutions, while Dubai builds payments, stablecoins and Web3 use cases into daily commerce
UAE telco giant e& taps dirham stablecoin for bill payments pilot
11.12.2025
The MoU marks a cautious step toward real-world stablecoin payments in the UAE, with e& assessing how AE Coin may integrate into its digital channels
Galaxy expands to UAE as part of Middle East push
10.12.2025
The digital assets company is one of many to seek regulatory approval from UAE authorities or attempt to expand their services into a region drawing them in
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…
Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director
9.12.2025
Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)...
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
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
UAE’s Mashreq Capital Unveils Multi-Asset Fund With Bitcoin Allocation
6.12.2025
Mashreq Capital has launched a new multi-asset investment product that provides regulated exposure to Bitcoin ( BTC) for retail investors. Bridging Traditional and Digital Finance Mashreq Capital, the asset management arm of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based financial institution Mashreq,...