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UAE Central Bank Completes First CBDC Payment Transaction
27.10.2022
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced it has finalized mBridge, the world's largest pilot of central bank digital currency (CBDC) transactions in cooperation with the Digital Currency Institute of the People's Bank of China, its Chinese counterpart. Other partners...
Crypto investment firm Q9 gets provisional approval to operate in Dubai
27.10.2022
The Hong Kong-based company will join the likes of Binance, Crypto.com, OKX and FTS, who’ve also opened offices in the UAE
BIS releases full report on mBridge wholesale CBDC platform after successful pilot
26.10.2022
The Bank for International Settlements is on a roll with its third publication within days detailing how commercial banks in four jurisdictions transferred funds using CBDC
Microsoft Working to Bridge Its Services With the Metaverse
26.10.2022
Microsoft, the software and computing behemoth, is seeking to adapt part of its software service stack to the metaverse. Ihsan Anabtawi, CMO of Microsoft UAE, declared that the company was working to make its cloud division compatible with metaverse experiences, and to allow companies to use...
Crypto News Summary: Bitstamp Integrates PayPal, Dubai Police Works in Metaverse
17.10.2022
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Germany leaves the US behind in top crypto economies in Q3: Report
17.10.2022
The United States, which was the joint top-ranked crypto economy last quarter along with Germany, fell to seventh place in the rankings
Middle East gets physical Bitcoin ETP listed on Nasdaq Dubai
12.10.2022
The Middle East, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets, now offers a new opportunity for direct investment in Bitcoin through the 21Shares Bitcoin ETP
Multiverse Labs launches government-backed metaverse city in UAE
10.10.2022
Multiple emirates in the UAE are looking to the metaverse to boost tourism in their respective regions. Sharjah now joins Dubai in broadening its Web3 ambitions
Crypto News Summary: FTX V2 Announced, Transit Finance Hacker Returning Funds, Dapper Labs Restricts Russian Accounts
10.10.2022
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ZebPay Applies for Regulatory License in Singapore, Plans for UAE
10.10.2022
ZebPay, an India-focused cryptocurrency exchange, recently applied for an operational license in Singapore. The platform has also planned to perform the same in the United Arab Emirates. The development comes to light amidst a sharp trading volume dip, which goes as high as 90%. The move is viable...
UAE Web3 ecosystem houses almost 1.5K active organizations: Report
10.10.2022
A new report shows that 65% of the 1,450 Web3 organizations are based on native blockchain technology, while 35% of the organizations are based on non-native technology
Middle East and North Africa are fastest-growing crypto markets: Data
5.10.2022
From institutional crypto usage in the United Arab Emirates to remittance payments in the Egyptian market, the last year revealed major growth for crypto in the MENA region
China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE Trial Cross-Border Transactions With Digital Currencies
29.9.2022
The monetary authorities of four jurisdictions in Asia have carried out tests with international settlements using state-issued digital currencies. Cross-border payments and foreign exchange transactions totaling over $22 million were made as part of the pilot project with the participation of...
Deutsche Telekom Supports Ethereum & Works w/ Stake Wise, SEC Charges Hydrogen, US State Comes After 23 Alleged Crypto Scammers + More News
29.9.2022
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UAE Ministry of Economy opens up new headquarters in the Metaverse
29.9.2022
The UAE Ministry of Economy continues its push into the Metaverse with the announcement of a "third address" located in a virtual world
BIS marks CBDC pilot as 'successful' with $22M transacted
28.9.2022
Over $12 million in value was issued in the pilot with commercial and central banks in Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and China taking part
Binance Reportedly to Go (Back) Big in Japan, Kraken Rejects SEC, China Gets Metaverse Engineering Department + More News
26.9.2022
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Binance Receives License to Offer More Crypto Services in Dubai
22.9.2022
Cryptocurrency Binance has received another license from Dubai’s crypto regulator. Binance can now provide more crypto-related services in Dubai. Binance’s New License in Dubai Cryptocurrency Binance announced Wednesday that it has received the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) license...
Abu Dhabi regulator introduces its ‘guiding principles’ for crypto
13.9.2022
The FSRA is taking a pro-market stance but pledges to comply with international safety standards
Report: Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank Hires Virtual Assets and Digital Currency Program Lead
6.9.2022
The Saudi Arabian central bank has reportedly appointed Mohsen Al Zahrani as the lead of the bank’s virtual assets and digital currency project. The emergence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the regional crypto hub is believed to have forced authorities in Saudi Arabia to consider...