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Abu Dhabi Starts $2B Initiative to Back Web3 Startups
15.2.2023
The Hub71 + Digital Assets ecosystem will also back companies focusing on blockchain technologies
UAE’s Central Bank pushes for CBDC for financial transformation
14.2.2023
The UAE is looking to boost its cross-border payments while also enhancing its domestic financial infrastructure. This comes after the Central Bank of the UAE announced the issue of CBDC, short for central bank digital currency. The issuance of CBDC comes as a part of the financial infrastructure...
UAE Launches ‘Financial Infrastructure Transformation’ Program; CBDC Among 9 Key Objectives
14.2.2023
On Feb. 12, 2023, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) announced the launch of a new initiative called the “Financial Infrastructure Transformation Program,” which has nine key objectives. One of these objectives is the research and development of a central bank digital...
Today in Crypto: Wirex Signes Long-term Global Partnership with Visa, Bank of Brazil Says Citizens Can Pay Taxes with Crypto, MetaMask Warns Users About Phishing Attempts
13.2.2023
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UAE Plans to Issue a CBDC to Promote Digital Payments
13.2.2023
The issuance of a digital dirham is one of nine key initiatives in the United Arab Emirates' new Financial Infrastructure Transformation Program
UAE central bank to issue CBDC as part of its financial transformation program
13.2.2023
The issuance of a CBDC aims to address inefficiencies in cross-border payments and drive innovation for domestic payments
Dubai Takes a Stand Against Privacy Coins with Ban on Anonymity-Enhancing Crypto
9.2.2023
Dubai, a jurisdiction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prohibited by law the issuance of privacy coins such as monero (XMR) and zcash (ZEC), as well as any activity related to them.
According to the new set of crypto regulations,
"The issuance of Anonymity-Enhanced Cryptocurrencies and all...
Dubai releases crypto regulations for virtual asset services providers
7.2.2023
The laws apply to market participants within the emirate of Dubai, with the exception of those under the Dubai International Financial Centre
Crypto Will ‘Play a Major Role’ in UAE Trade Going Forward, Minister Says
24.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of state for foreign trade says that cryptocurrency “will play a major role for UAE trade going forward.” He stressed: “The most important thing is that we ensure global governance when it comes to cryptocurrencies and crypto...
UAE Minister Says Crypto Will Play a "Major Role for UAE Trade Going Forward"
21.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates plans to use crypto for trade in the future and also set up a working regulatory framework, according to the country's minister of state for foreign trade.
Speaking with Bloomberg on Jan. 20 in Davos Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum's annual meeting is taking...
UAE Says No Virtual Asset Service Provider Has Been Granted an Operating Permit
21.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates virtual assets regulator has said no crypto entity has been granted the full market product (FMP) license. According to the country’s minister of state for artificial intelligence and the digital economy, Omar Sultan Al Olama, no crypto entity has been “able...
Crypto to play 'major role' in UAE trade: foreign trade Minister
21.1.2023
UAE’s minister of state for foreign trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi noted that as the country has attracted a lot of talent from the crypto sector, the UAE now needs to roll out the correct regulation to support further growth
11th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group on March 6th & 7th in Dubai, the UAE
20.1.2023
Agora is hosting its 11th Edition of the Global Blockchain Congress on March 6 and 7, 2023, in Dubai, The UAE. The theme of this edition is: “Resiliency and Adaptability”. The Global Blockchain Congress leverages the experience gained through the hosting of the first 10 editions of the event...
Lawyer explains new federal virtual asset law in the United Arab Emirates
13.1.2023
Failure to comply with the new law could lead to a hefty fine of up to $2.7 million, ejection of profits and criminal investigation
Crypto makes history in 2022: Five instances of governments embracing digital assets
1.1.2023
Even amid the market breakdown and repetitive public attacks on the industry, some of the officials found the courage to embrace the innovation
Crypto OTC trading to get traction due to FTX fiasco, exec says
27.12.2022
The FTX crash could trigger a bigger demand for crypto OTC services as investors are looking for alternative crypto exchange methods amid weak trust in CEXs
Sheikh Hamad Salem Becomes a MaskEX Shareholder as Both Parties Collaborate to Develop a Smart City in the UAE
23.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Sheikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Hamad Alameri, a well-known Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) member of the Royal Family in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has officially become a MaskEX shareholder following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a smart city in Dubai...
Another Member of Russian Crypto Pyramid Finiko Arrested in UAE
11.12.2022
Law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates have detained a top Finiko representative, sought for his role in the crypto Ponzi scheme which defrauded thousands of investors around the world. This is the second arrest in the Gulf state of a high-ranking member of the pyramid announced...
Leader of Suspected Russian Ponzi Scheme Is Arrested in UAE: Report
8.12.2022
Edvard Sabirov's arrest leaves just one of the four known leaders of Finiko at large
UAE regulator revokes FTX license amid the exchange collapse
24.11.2022
Dubai regulators noted that no clients were exposed as FTX MENA was still in the preparation phase before getting fully approved to operate