UAE
Crypto.com Wins UAE License for Crypto Government Payments
Crypto.com secures a UAE license to enable residents to pay Dubai government fees with crypto, expanding its regulated footprint globally.
UAE Stablecoin Issuers Launch AED-USD Settlement Rails
AE Coin and USDU partner to build regulated AED-USD stablecoin rails, advancing UAE's blockchain infrastructure for institutional settlements.
UAE's Innovation City Rolls Out Blockchain Business IDs on OPN Chain
Innovation City in UAE launches blockchain-based business IDs on OPN Chain, aiming to streamline verification and reduce reliance on centralized systems.
UAE Central Bank Joins Hong Kong's CMU to Access Chinese Capital Markets
CBUAE becomes member of Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, gaining direct access to mainland Chinese debt markets as bilateral digital asset cooperation deepens.
Crypto Adoption Trends in MENA: Türkiye, Israel, Iran, and UAE Lead the Charge
The MENA region's crypto markets reveal unique adoption patterns amid geopolitical and economic pressures. Türkiye, Israel, Iran, and UAE showcase diverse crypto usage trends.
Green Mining in the Desert? UAE's Push for Renewable Bitcoin Farms
The UAE is innovating green Bitcoin mining using renewable energy, like solar and nuclear, to power farms in the desert, while also advancing desert greening technologies.
NVIDIA's Earth-2 AI Enhances Weather Forecasting in UAE
NVIDIA's Earth-2 platform, in collaboration with G42, advances regional weather forecasting in the UAE, offering high-resolution predictions to tackle extreme weather challenges.
UAE Strengthens Crypto Regulations with New Framework
The UAE has announced a new regulatory framework for virtual assets, enhancing compliance and encouraging innovation within the crypto industry.
Tether (USDT) to Launch UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin in Collaboration with Phoenix Group
Tether announces plans to introduce a stablecoin pegged to the UAE Dirham (AED), in partnership with Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments.
Binance to Transition UAE Resident Accounts to Binance FZE
Binance announces the transition of UAE resident accounts to Binance FZE, following a VASP license from Dubai’s VARA.
UAE Central Bank Pioneers Digital Dirham Transfer to China via mBridge
The UAE Central Bank achieved a significant milestone by executing its first cross-border digital dirham transfer worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) to China using the mBridge platform on January 29, marking a new era in digital currency transactions.
Dubai's VARA Appoints Matthew White as CEO
Dubai's VARA is appointing Matthew White as its new CEO, focusing on regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency space, following a leadership transition.
UAE Crypto Insights: 72% Investors Lean Towards Bitcoin
The UAE's crypto investors, according to a survey by KuCoin, are overwhelmingly in favor of Bitcoin, highlighting the need for trust, security, and crypto education, as well as a keen interest in blockchain and AI integration, indicating the country's potential as a crypto hub.
UAE and OKX Unveil Framework for Metaverse Self-Governance
The UAE AI Office, in collaboration with Web3 tech firm OKX, has released a whitepaper on a "Responsible Metaverse Self-Governance Framework" to address the growing influence of the metaverse and the need for standardized operational guidelines. The report stresses international cooperation for establishing self-regulatory principles ensuring transparent, safe, and ethical metaverse operations.
Laser Digital Secures In-Principal Approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market
Laser Digital, Nomura's digital asset subsidiary, has received In-Principal Approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market's Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The approval allows the company to offer broker-dealer and asset management services in the UAE, subject to fulfilling specific conditions.