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Bitpanda Expands to UAE After Securing VARA License
28.3.2025
Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai’s VARA, allowing it to serve users in the UAE. Bitpanda Expands Into the Middle East Bitpanda, the Vienna-based crypto asset platform, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets...
UAE Central Bank Reveals Digital Dirham Symbol, Targets Late 2025 Launch
28.3.2025
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled the official symbol for the Digital Dirham, set to launch in retail markets by late 2025. Digital Dirham to Enable Tokenization The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced significant progress in its Digital Dirham initiative, unveiling...
White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Leader to Discuss Crypto and Investment Opportunities
25.3.2025
White House crypto czar David Sacks met UAE leadership to discuss digital currency’s disruptive impact, signaling potential global policy shifts and deepening strategic financial alliances. White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Official in a Move That Could Trigger Policy Chain Reactions White House...
UAE Leads World in Crypto Obsession, Study Finds
23.3.2025
A study by Atmos ranks the UAE as the world’s most crypto-obsessed country due mostly to its high crypto ownership and adoption rates. UAE Has Highest Crypto Ownership Rate Globally According to a study by Atmos, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the world’s most crypto-obsessed country, with...
Trump’s crypto czar meets UAE’s national security adviser on crypto, AI
21.3.2025
White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks was among a number of Trump administration officials who recently met with United Arab Emirates officials to discuss emerging technologies and UAE’s potential plans to increase its investment in the United States. Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed...
SOL, XRP Zoom 5% Higher as Bitcoin Grapples With $84K Level
15.3.2025
XRP rose 5% following a strong week for closely-related Ripple Labs, which bagged a payments license in the UAE and, per sources, is said to be on track for a close of its long-running court case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Crypto.com Expands UAE Footprint With License to Offer Derivatives
14.3.2025
Crypto.com has received a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivative products such as futures and perpetual swaps, marking a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. Dubai’s VARA Grants Crypto.com Approval to Launch Derivatives...
Ripple Bags Dubai License to Offer Crypto Payments in UAE
13.3.2025
Payments utility is also expected to drive greater stablecoin adoption in the UAE for their real time settlement value proposition
Ripple secures Dubai license to offer crypto payments in UAE
13.3.2025
Blockchain payment provider Ripple received full regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer cross-border crypto payment services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The company announced on March 13 that it had secured its DFSA license, allowing it to operate...
Dubai Government-Owned Bank Emirates NBD Offers Crypto Trading Through Liv X App
6.3.2025
Liv is offering its crypto service using infrastructure operated by Aquanow, a digital asset platform licensed by Dubai's VARA
The crypto law alphabet soup of the UAE
3.3.2025
Navigating the UAE’s crypto ecosystem means decoding a maze of acronyms — SCA, VARA, DMCC, ADGM and more
The crypto law alphabet soup of the UAE
3.3.2025
Navigating the UAE’s crypto ecosystem means decoding a maze of acronyms — SCA, VARA, DMCC, ADGM and more
The crypto law alphabet soup of the UAE
3.3.2025
Navigating the UAE’s crypto ecosystem means decoding a maze of acronyms — SCA, VARA, DMCC, ADGM and more
The crypto law alphabet soup of the UAE
3.3.2025
Navigating the UAE’s crypto ecosystem means decoding a maze of acronyms — SCA, VARA, DMCC, ADGM and more
The crypto law alphabet soup of the UAE
3.3.2025
Navigating the UAE’s crypto ecosystem means decoding a maze of acronyms — SCA, VARA, DMCC, ADGM and more
Hubpay, Aquanow Launch Regulated Crypto Payments in UAE
1.3.2025
Hubpay, a United Arab Emirates-based cross-border payments platform, has partnered with Aquanow, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to launch a regulated cryptocurrency payments facility for businesses in the Middle East country. Collaboration Bolsters UAE’s Digital Asset Hub Ambition Hubpay...
UAE’s proactive regulations fuel real-world asset tokenization boom
28.2.2025
Tokinvest founder and CEO Scott Thiel said that in his seven years in the RWA sector, there’s been “no lack of demand” from asset owners wanting to tokenize their properties
UAE’s proactive regulations fuel real-world asset tokenization boom
28.2.2025
Tokinvest founder and CEO Scott Thiel said that in his seven years in the RWA sector, there’s been “no lack of demand” from asset owners wanting to tokenize their properties
UAE’s proactive regulations fuel real-world asset tokenization boom
28.2.2025
Tokinvest founder and CEO Scott Thiel said that in his seven years in the RWA sector, there’s been “no lack of demand” from asset owners wanting to tokenize their properties
UAE’s proactive regulations fuel real-world asset tokenization boom
28.2.2025
Tokinvest founder and CEO Scott Thiel said that in his seven years in the RWA sector, there’s been “no lack of demand” from asset owners wanting to tokenize their properties