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Nomura crypto arm Laser Digital bags Abu Dhabi license
19.6.2024
The firm chose to expand into Abu Dhabi due to the innovation-friendly crypto regulations
UAE central bank approves licensing system for stablecoins
5.6.2024
KARM Legal Consultants founder Kokila Alagh said that the regulations clarify the issuance, licensing and supervision of AED-backed payment tokens
Dubai financial regulator updates crypto token rules for funds
3.6.2024
The changes encompassed several areas, including the ability of both external and domestic funds to invest in crypto tokens
China and UAE Praise Potential Role of CBDCs in Cross-Border Trade
3.6.2024
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have acknowledged the crucial role of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in facilitating cross-border trade and investment. In a joint statement, the two countries expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with respect...
UAE Agriculture Authority Bans Cryptocurrency Mining on Farms
24.5.2024
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has issued a new advisory prohibiting the use of farms for cryptocurrency mining.
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UAE agriculture authority prohibits crypto mining on farms: Report
24.5.2024
Those caught mining crypto on farms face fines of up to 10,000 dirhams, or about $2,722
Blockdaemon gets greenlight for UAE expansion in Abu Dhabi
13.5.2024
Blockdaemon gets the go-ahead for further expansion in the UAE with a new office in Abu Dhabi to boost web3 growth and push for institutional-grade adoption
UAE Offers Friendlier Crypto Scene Than US Due to Political Stability: Komodo CTO
10.5.2024
Komodo CTO Kadan Stadlemann said the United Arab Emirates' political stability fosters a friendlier environment for crypto businesses to flourish, compared to the challenges they face in the US.
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Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom
8.5.2024
Chainalysis relocates regional headquarters to Dubai reflecting the UAE’s progressive stance toward blockchain technology
Blockchain Intelligence Platform Chainalysis Launches Regional Headquarters in Dubai
8.5.2024
Chainalysis partnered with the UAE’s Ministry of AI, Emirates NBD, and other crypto stakeholders to help employees upskill on blockchain tech.
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Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Expands Austrian Presence With Raiffeisen Bank Partnership
8.5.2024
Bitpanda’s crypto offering in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank has been extended beyond Vienna to 55 bank branches across Austria
Crypto options desk QCP Capital wins Abu Dhabi license: Report
7.5.2024
The in-principle approval enables QCP Capital to offer regulated digital asset activities in the region
Austrian Firm Bitpanda Expands to UAE Hiring Former 1inch Exec to Lead Ops
7.5.2024
Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda is expanding its operations to the Middle East and opening a regional office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Dubai does for crypto what Silicon Valley did for tech: Gov't affairs firm CEO
29.4.2024
NH Management’s Tao Xiao explained that VARA’s objective is not to hinder progress but to secure the market’s integrity
67% Nigerians Trust in Bitcoin for Life Savings than Traditional Methods: Research
25.4.2024
Nigeria and UAE have topped in the use of Bitcoin for daily transactions, compared to Germany and the UK.
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Crypto Adoption Surges 166% In Middle East As UAE Leads: Bitget
23.4.2024
Crypto is gaining steam in the Middle East as changing cultural attitudes about Bitcoin bring more traders into the region's centralized exchanges.
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Galactic Group Launch AAA Web3 Play-to-Own Game Publisher With World-Class Talent
19.4.2024
Galactic Group to launch AAA Web3 game publisher in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the backing of world-class talent from Hollywood and the gaming industry.
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UAE Pro League partners with Chiliz for Web3 fan engagement
19.4.2024
The ADNOC Pro League, also known as The UAE Pro League, is a football league in the United Arab Emirates. It features competition among fourteen clubs. Established in 1973, this league operates through a system of promotion and relegation. Al Orouba (Sharjah) clinched the title, while Al...
Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion Into AI Firm in the UAE
17.4.2024
Microsoft gave G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup with headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), $1.5 billion. As part of Microsoft's AI investment ambitions to bolster and fortify its position in the AI market.
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UAE Records $25B in Crypto Transactions, Promotes Further Investment With Regulatory Flexibility
16.4.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded $25b in crypto transactions in 2022. Now, it is adopting accommodative regulatory policies to pursue further investment, according to a report published Monday.
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