UAE

Binance confirmed it will stop supporting several privacy coins and non-AED fiat currencies as it moves users in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to its Dubai-based exchange, Binance FZE.  The...

BlackRock has teamed up with Emirates NBD, a leading Dubai-based lender, to create a new platform to provide Middle Eastern investors with improved access to private markets. This alliance aims...

The UAE’s national security advisor and chairman of investment firm MGX, Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with White House AI and crypto advisor David Sacks to discuss artificial...

BNB, Binance’s native token, climbed nearly 7% higher on news after the exchange secured a $2 billion investment from MGX, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund. This unprecedented deal marks...

In a deal that can possibly bring in a shift to crypto power dynamics, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has landed a $2 billion investment from MGX, an Abu...

Dubai is tightening its crypto regulations, introducing new measures to increase transparency and combat market manipulation.  The move aimed at exposing the identities of major token holders, known as crypto...

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) of Dubai has issued an official alert regarding the company MKAN Coin DMCC. In a statement on the official VARA website, they cautioned that...

On February 4, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced an alliance with Shiba Inu. This marks the country’s first blockchain integration at a federal level. ...

Renowned Bitcoin investor Lark Davis has downplayed the potential impact of China’s retaliatory move against the US by threatening to impose tariffs in a brewing trade war. In a recent...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is creating a legal framework for the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). The country’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) recently published two regulation drafts, including...

According to Triple-A data, Binance CEO Richard Teng noted that cryptocurrency ownership has reached large global adoption, with over 562 million people worldwide holding digital assets. The data paints a...

Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is actively working to integrate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into the nation’s financial systems. Collaborating with Binance and drawing insights from the United...

Dubai continues to strengthen its reputation as a global hub for blockchain, Web3, and financial innovation. The city attracts visionaries, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world, positioning itself...

TON Foundation, the community behind The Open Network (TON) blockchain ecosystem, has officially registered under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework for decentralized ledger technology (DLT) foundations in...

Abu Dhabi is hosting Bitcoin MENA 2024, a major global event for cryptocurrency discussions, with representatives from 88 countries expected to attend. Scheduled for December 9-10 at the ADNEC Centre,...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a welcoming destination for crypto companies, adopting a more crypto-friendly stance than the United States or the European Union. The country has also...

The United Arab Emirates is set to regulate decentralized organizations with a new system designed for DAOs. In addition, the Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) emirate has launched the DAO Association Regime,...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to launch a legal framework for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The Ras Al Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), a free economic zone,...

The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) officially asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate the WAP cryptocurrency token promoted by Cardi B on the Solana blockchain,...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) made crypto transactions and conversions VAT-free with amendments to its Value-Added Tax (VAT) regulations. This change, effective January 1, 2018, solidifies the UAE’s position as...

Ripple, the US-based fintech firm, continues to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On October 1st, the company announced it received in-principle approval for a financial services...

British multinational bank Standard Chartered has unveiled its crypto custody services in the UAE, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The bank’s offering, announced on Tuesday, allows institutional clients...

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally asked the French government to quickly provide Pavel Durov with all necessary legal services. The UAE Foreign Ministry issued a statement emphasizing...

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, is set to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). This initiative is a collaboration with...

RakBank and Bitpanda Technology Solutions are joining forces to launch a new digital asset management platform in the UAE, pending regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. This...