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Binance Wins Operational License in Dubai
31.7.2023
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has won a licence to operate in Dubai after meeting pre-conditions set since receiving a preparatory licence in September 2022
BCH Ecosystem Fund Bolsters Cashtokens Ecosystem With $20 Million Investment
24.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, July 24, 2023 – The BCH Ecosystem Fund has announced a significant $20 million investment in the Cashtokens ecosystem, following unanimous approval during the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Network Upgrade on May 15, 2023. The Cashtokens protocol holds the potential to create...
Crypto Trading Platform Bitget Expands to the Middle East, Opens Dubai Office
21.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is set to expand its operations to the Middle East, with plans to hire up to 60 new staff members in the region.
In a Thursday press release, Bitget revealed that it has opened an office in downtown Dubai to support its expansion, and is also exploring opportunities...
Crypto Exchange Bitget Opens Dubai Office, Plans Middle East Expansion
20.7.2023
The crypto trading platform plans to hire up to 60 new members of staff in the region
Why Crypto Companies Are Warming to the United Arab Emirates
13.7.2023
Dubai Regulator Deems Crypto Exchange Bitoasis’ License ‘Non-Operational’
12.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitoasis’ license has been deemed “non-operational” by the Dubai digital assets regulator, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. According to the regulator, VARA took the decisive step after Bitoasis failed to meet “mandated conditions within...
Unidef Launches Revolutionary Initiative to Assist Crypto Community Affected by Centralized Platforms Misconduct
11.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — Jul 11, 2023 – In an unprecedented move, Unidef (unidef.org), a global organization advocating for decentralized empowerment, has taken an extraordinary step to safeguard the crypto community that has been negatively affected by the recent contentious financial...
Dubai Regulator Suspends Crypto Exchange BitOasis' Conditional License
11.7.2023
BitOasis said it's working closely with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to fulfil the conditions
Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator Imposes Enforcement Action Against Crypto Exchange BitOasis
11.7.2023
Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange BitOasis, which received a minimum viable product (MVP) operational license from the UAE’s crypto regulator in April, is now facing enforcement actions from the authority.
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued a market alert on July...
Dubai crypto regulator suspends BitOasis crypto exchange license
11.7.2023
BitOasis was the crypto exchange to get an operational license in Dubai, which has now been suspended by the local regulator for not meeting key conditions in time
BLU Mission Forms Strategic Partnership with Unidef to Foster Decentralization
10.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — July 10, 2023 – Today, BLU Mission, an organization committed to the growth and integrity of the broader crypto ecosystem, is excited to announce its partnership with Unidef (unidef.org). The collaboration aims to expedite the transition towards a decentralized...
InternetShine’s FiNext Conference celebrates financial excellence & innovation
7.7.2023
This year’s FiNext Conference Dubai by InternetShine was a great success, with awardees recognized for their outstanding contributions & achievements. InternetShine, a leading technology solutions provider, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the highly anticipated FiNext...
HQ MENA announces Blockchain Expo Dubai 2023
3.7.2023
HQ MENA, 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 thought leaders in the blockchain industry to explore the latest...
Julius Baer Eyes Expansion to Dubai for Crypto Services: Bloomberg
29.6.2023
The expansion would be the private bank's first for its crypto offering beyond its native Switzerland, where it has provided digital asset services since the start of 2020
Swiss Private Bank Julius Baer Targets Dubai for Expansion of Crypto Wealth Services
29.6.2023
Swiss private banking giant Julius Baer Group, that began offering Bitcoin and other crypto services to wealthy clients in May last year, is now expanding its crypto presence in Dubai.
Jonathan Hayes, the bank’s head of crypto development, told Bloomberg that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is...
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...