His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, has approved a groundbreaking initiative to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for faster and more efficient […]
EU and UAE Start Free Trade Talks: Boosting Economic Ties
The European Union and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major step forward in their bilateral […]
OKX & Standard Chartered Launch Crypto Collateral Mirroring in UAE
Standard Chartered, a licensed crypto custodian operating in the UAE, has partnered with OKX to launch a pilot program enabling institutional clients to use crypto and tokenized money […]
UAE’s Liv Bank Enters Crypto Market, Compete with Exchanges
Liv Bank, the first digital bank in the UAE, has announced its entry into the cryptocurrency market, challenging existing regulated exchanges within the nation. The initiative will see […]
Binance Restructures Operations for UAE Users, Removing Support for Certain Assets
Binance is enacting significant changes to its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Beginning April 25, 2025, all UAE-based accounts will be moved to Binance FZE, a […]
Binance Dubai Removes Privacy Coins and Non-AED Fiat for Regulatory Compliance
Binance has announced a transition to its Binance Dubai (FZE) exchange, which is now regulated by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This shift involves removing privacy coins […]
DigiShares Expands with UAE Entity to Boost Global Tokenization Growth
DigiShares, a prominent provider of tokenization solutions for real-world assets, announces the establishment of DigiShares GULF Inc., a dedicated entity within the RAK DAO free zone in the […]
Kazakhstan and the UAE Strengthen Financial Ties Through Digital Asset & Fintech Collaboration
A high-profile delegation from Kazakhstan’s National Bank and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March […]
Kazakhstan and UAE Boost Cooperation in Digital Assets & Blockchain
Delegations from Kazakhstan’s finance sector recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates to forge stronger ties in digital assets and blockchain technology. The visit took place from March […]
UAE Unveils New Dirham Symbol, Prepares for Digital Currency Launch by 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pioneering the modernization of its financial landscape. A new symbol for the Dirham currency and a blockchain-based digital currency, called the Digital […]
Trump Pardons BitMEX Co-founders, Leaving CZ’s Future Uncertain
On March 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump granted full pardons to Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed of BitMEX for Bank Secrecy Act violations. However, Changpeng […]
Malaysia Partners with UAE on Crypto Regulations: Expanding Global Collaboration
Malaysia is taking a proactive approach to crypto regulation, forging partnerships with Asian nations and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The country’s push for regulatory clarity is part […]