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Regulator Says UAE ‘Closer to Issuing the Regulatory and Supervisory Framework’ for VASPs
10.3.2022
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is getting closer to issuing a regulatory and supervisory framework that will govern the country’s virtual asset industry, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has said. FATF Recommendations A UAE securities regulator, the SCA has said it is getting...
Dubai establishes virtual asset regulator and announces new crypto law
9.3.2022
The Sheikh said the regulator will have authority in Dubai's special development zones and free zones with the exception of the Dubai International Financial Centre
Lockdown to metaverse: Pandemic leads crypto entrepreneur to new business headquarters
9.3.2022
Soon after getting stuck in the city, crypto entrepreneur Ilman Shazhaev says he realized that Dubai is the best place to conduct international business
The crypto oasis: How the UAE became the Middle East’s digital asset champion
24.2.2022
The nation has a patchwork of largely crypto-friendly, region-specific rules that can finally get standardized
UAE reportedly plans to issue federal crypto license for VASPs
17.2.2022
The crypto license legislation might be the first nationwide crypto-focused regulation. However, various free zones in the country had introduced crypto regulations as early as 2018
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Is ‘Here to Stay and Impossible to Regulate at Large’ — CEO of a United Arab Emirates Based Bank
29.1.2022
According to the chief executive officer (CEO) of the United Arab Emirates-based financial institution, Bank of Sharjah, blockchain and cryptocurrencies are not only difficult to regulate but are also here to stay. Despite this prediction, the CEO admits that many in the banking industry still...
Gift to Pope Francis Sold as NFT Raises $80,000 for Afghanistan
16.1.2022
A carpet presented by the United Arab Emirates as a gift to the head of the Catholic Church a few years ago has been sold in the form of NFT. While the original remains in the Vatican, its digital representation has been successfully used to collect funds for the people of Afghanistan. NFT...
Dubai to Create Crypto Zone, Binance Joins Effort
23.12.2021
The Dubai World Trade Centre will become a comprehensive ecosystem for cryptocurrencies and providers of related services. The move is part of efforts to support new industries and the emirate intends to source help from crypto companies like Binance. Dubai World Trade Centre to Host and Regulate...
Binance joins fresh crypto hub by Dubai World Trade Centre
21.12.2021
Binance will assist crypto exchanges and businesses to become licensed in Dubai in cooperation with the local government
Dubai World Trade Centre to create new crypto hub and become regulator
20.12.2021
Another government-backed project in Dubai aims to set up an attractive environment for the crypto industry
The International Chess Federation is first global sports association with its own NFT marketplace
9.11.2021
FIDE said that it hopes to “welcome a new crypto demographic” through the “gamification of iconic match moments, unique collectibles [and] chess-related art.”
Dubai finance watchdog approves listing of Bitcoin fund
27.10.2021
The DFSA is establishing itself as an innovative regulator for the region by focusing on fintech and innovative technology
Dubai regulator announces new regulations for investment tokens
26.10.2021
The UAE continues to be one of the most friendly jurisdictions worldwide for the digital asset industry
Crypto traders fight in WBS Dubai for Amir Khan’s charity boxing match
17.10.2021
The event saw friendly boxing matches between prominent Crypto Twitter entrepreneurs, with RookieXBT taking the WBC Crypto Champion belt
Emirati crypto exchange BitOasis raises $30M to expand in MENA
6.10.2021
“Our aim is to build the largest and most trusted cryptocurrency platform in the region,” BitOasis CEO Ola Doudin said
BitOasis crypto exchange to help Dubai Police spread fraud awareness
4.10.2021
BitOasis has partnered with the Dubai Police Force to establish safety regulations around crypto investments in the region, according to the exchange's CEO
UAE regulators approve crypto trading in Dubai free zone
23.9.2021
Dubai authorities continue driving more adoption to the cryptocurrency industry by pushing more regulatory approvals
Dubai to benefit from expanding crypto market, Bittrex Global CEO says
30.8.2021
The United Arab Emirates has been cementing its presence in the digital asset industry recently with multiple efforts to further adopt blockchain-based technologies
HSBC becomes first foreign entity onboarded to Dubai’s KYC blockchain
30.6.2021
HSBC plans to improve the KYC process for local investors and corporate clients by leveraging blockchain technology
Nasdaq Dubai rolls out trading for 3iQ’s Bitcoin Fund
23.6.2021
3iQ launched its Bitcoin Fund trading on Nasdaq Dubai after receiving regulatory clearance for a dual listing in April