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Dubai Regulator Unveils Schedule of Fees for Virtual Asset-Related Activities
28.6.2023
The Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) recently announced the schedule of fees “covering the issuance of no-objection certificates to proprietary traders, amendments or withdrawal of licence applications, and the submission of whitepapers for VARA review.” According...
ByBit’s MVP license in Dubai ‘very restricted,’ CEO says
27.6.2023
Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services
Crypto Hubs 2023: Where to Live Freely and Work Smart
27.6.2023
With shifting regulatory regimes worldwide, crypto is on the move to find the best locales to put down roots, get licensed, register or just be. Crypto Hubs 2023, our ranking of the top 15 global crypto hubs, is a good place to start
Dubai: Launching a Crypto Regulatory Arm to Become a Global Financial Power
27.6.2023
The center of the crypto universe has been shifting toward the UAE since March 2022, when Dubai announced the world’s first independent crypto regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority. With its state intention to provide legal clarity for crypto, the No. 5 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs...
Abu Dhabi: A Wealthy Middle-East Capital Creating a Bridge From TradFi to Crypto
27.6.2023
The heart of crypto in the capital of the United Arab Emirates is actually just offshore in the Abu Dhabi Global Markets, an economic free zone. With a mandate to encourage fintech, the No. 6 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 keeps the lines of communications open between regulators and crypto...
Binance eyes United Arab Emirates as ‘focal point’ for future operations
26.6.2023
Binance Dubai general manager Alex Chehade says there are plenty of good reasons why the UAE will become the world’s next major crypto hub
Crypto Exchange Okx Gets MVP Preparatory License From Dubai Regulator
16.6.2023
Crypto exchange platform Okx Global has been granted the minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license by the Dubai regulator, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The latest VARA license has been granted almost a year after Okx received the “provisional virtual assets...
Dubai's VARA approves OKX 'preparatory' license as part of exchange's expansion plans
15.6.2023
The middle eastern arm of the exchange said it had opened an office in the Dubai World Trade Center and planned to increase its staff to 30 people
Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff
15.6.2023
Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives, and fiat services, including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals
Dubai Coin Blasts Up 2,000% Just Hours After Launch and Experts Say Wall Street Memes is the Next Crypto to Explode – How to Buy Early?
12.6.2023
A new crypto token called Dubai Coin blasted up over 2,000% in the immediate aftermath of its launch on Uniswap late on Saturday.
Dubai Coin, an ERC-20 token that was built around the theme of the crypto industry moving to Dubai given an increasingly unfavorable regulatory environment in...
FiNext Awards & Conference: Uniting finance and technology for a future of innovation
7.6.2023
Join us at the highly anticipated FiNext Awards & Conference, presented by InternetShine Corporation USA, at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre on June 21-22, 2023. This event will bring together the best minds in the Finance and Technology industry. InternetShine Corporation takes...
Blockchain Economy Dubai Summit 2023, uniting industry leaders for a groundbreaking event
7.6.2023
Dubai, UAE – The Blockchain Economy Summit, recognized as the world’s largest blockchain conference network, is set to redefine the future of finance by bringing together key players and experts from the crypto industry. The highly anticipated 8th edition of the summit will take place over...
HQMENA announces Blockchain Expo Dubai 2023, the premier Blockchain event in the middle east
7.6.2023
HQMENA, a leading events management company, is proud to announce the upcoming Blockchain Expo Dubai 2023. Set to take place on September 20-21, this highly anticipated event will bring together global experts, innovators, and top leaders in the blockchain industry to explore the latest...
World Token Summit: Unlocking the future: Unleash the power of tokenization
5.6.2023
VOSTAD Labs is set to host the region’s premier Tokenization Summit on June 21 to 22, 2023, called World Token Summit, organized by VOSTAD. Themed “Unlocking the Future: Unleash the Power of Tokenization”, the event will deep dive into bringing together founders, cutting-edge tech leaders...
Today in Crypto: Gemini Chooses Ireland for European Headquarters, Coinone Exec Admits to Bribe-for-Listing Charges, Chinese's City Reveals Metaverse Policy Draft to Attract Companies
26.5.2023
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First look at the Bitcoin Tower in Dubai: Dev shares initial design
25.5.2023
Real estate developer Salvatore Leggiero said that the tower will have a virtual version in the metaverse and will have a physical location to be built in Dubai, UAE
Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon Denied Bail by Montenegrin High Court; Extradition Requests Loom
24.5.2023
A Montenegrin high court judge has reportedly invalidated the bail application of Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs. Kwon was detained for providing false identification while boarding a flight to Dubai alongside a companion on March 23, 2023. Terraform Labs Co-Founder’s Bail Request...
Unidef Introduces Decemount to Expedite Global Shift to Decentralization
18.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — May 18, 2023 – Today, Unidef (unidef.org), a global network of organizations focused on hastening the global shift to a decentralized future, proudly unveils its latest initiative, Decemount. This ambitious project seeks to fund and empower talented individuals...
Blockchain Life 2023 in Dubai: Crypto whales meeting point!
17.5.2023
Influential figures such as heads of global funds, government officials, investors, business owners, and promising startups come together in Dubai to shape the future of cryptocurrencies at the 11th International Blockchain Life Forum on October 24-25 in Dubai, Festival Arena. Buy your ticket...
Marathon Digital announces immersion crypto mining operations in Abu Dhabi
9.5.2023
The mining firm expects the two facilities to be online by 2024 and produce a combined hash rate of roughly 7 EH/s