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UAE’s central bank approves custodial risk insurance product for digital assets
12.9.2024
OneDegree executive Robin Scott told Cointelegraph that the insurance covers Web3 asset managers against the risk of losing customer funds.
UAE regulators to allow Dubai-licensed VASPs to service entire country
11.9.2024
The agreement between UAE regulators covers the mutual supervision of crypto providers, penalty imposition, information exchange and employee training.
Regulators Partner to Bolster UAE’s Crypto Hub Status
11.9.2024
United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators, SCA and VARA, have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the country’s position as a virtual assets hub. The agreement outlines licensing requirements for VASPs, establishes mutual supervision mechanisms, and aims to foster a stable and regulated...
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
11.9.2024
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been...
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE
11.9.2024
Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first...
Standard Chartered begins UAE crypto custody services with BTC, ETH
10.9.2024
Standard Chartered was approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custody solutions in the UAE.
UAE to Boost Global South Growth Through BRICS Membership
5.9.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster cooperation among BRICS countries to achieve...
Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE lead in crypto adoption: Report
30.8.2024
Singapore scored high in the adoption index because of several criteria, including regulations, innovation and technology
UAE Requests France to Provide Immediate Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
28.8.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular services for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov following his arrest in Paris for alleged cybercrimes. France is investigating Durov for enabling illegal activities through Telegram. Russia has similarly sought to protect Durov’s rights, but France...
CoinDCX’s Okto wallet secures operational license in UAE free zone
27.8.2024
Self-custodial wallet Okto received its license under RAK DAO, an economic free zone dedicated to virtual assets.
UAE Investment Firms Announce $500 Million Digital Energy Infrastructure Fund
27.8.2024
United Arab Emirates-based investment firms Hodler Investments and Gewan Holding have announced plans to launch a $500 million Digital Energy Infrastructure (DEI) Fund. This fund aims to invest in energy infrastructure projects that support the growth of the digital economy. The DEI Fund will...
Tether to Launch UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin
22.8.2024
Tether, the major stablecoin issuer, has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). This initiative, in collaboration with the UAE-based Phoenix Group, aims to provide a secure and efficient means of transacting in AED, catering to both businesses...
Can Tether’s Dirham Stablecoin Drive Crypto Adoption in UAE?
21.8.2024
Word in the crypto world has it that the UAE is set to launch a Dirham-pegged stablecoin in…
Tether to Develop UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin
21.8.2024
Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, announced today plans for the addition of a new…
Tether Plans to Develop UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin Alongside Phoenix Group
21.8.2024
Tether plans to seek licensing for the stablecoin under the U.A.E. Central Bank's Payment Token Services Regulation
Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners
21.8.2024
Tether teams up with UAE's Phoenix Group PLC and Green Acorn Investments to launch a Dirham-backed stablecoin, enhancing international trade and remittances
Dubai court recognizes crypto as valid salary payment: Law Decoded
19.8.2024
Dubai's latest ruling marks a significant shift in the legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies, aligning the UAE with global trends in digital finance
Gate.io to launch $100M innovation fund with the Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi
19.8.2024
The fund aims to advance decentralized infrastructure and blockchain adoption and support talent from the US, Asia, Europe and the MENA region
What a Dubai Court Ordering a Company to Pay Its Employee in Crypto Means
19.8.2024
A court in Dubai ordered a company to pay an employee using a cryptocurrency token, as agreed in the employment contract. The ruling raises several questions even as it lends some legitimization to crypto in the region
UAE’s RAKBANK teams up with Bitpanda on digital asset platform for residents
19.8.2024
The new digital asset management platform still requires the approval of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.