Effective September 16, 2025, the UAE’s central bank gains expanded authority over digital finance. This new law brings DeFi platforms, blockchain projects, and related infrastructure under direct regulatory […]
UAE Enacts Major Regulatory Shift for DeFi and Web3
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a decisive step forward by enacting a groundbreaking financial law that brings decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3 businesses, and a wide range […]
UAE’s New DeFi Rules Revolutionize Digital Finance
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant leap forward in digital finance by implementing comprehensive DeFi regulation that will reshape the global landscape. This groundbreaking move […]
UAE Imposes Hefty Fines for Unlicensed DeFi Activity
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to introduce stringent regulations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) from September 16, 2025, with potential penalties reaching $272 million. This move underscores […]
Ripple Sees Momentum in UAE After BlackRock’s Abu Dhabi Meeting
Ripple CEO Reece Merrick believes BlackRock’s participation in the Abu Dhabi meeting signals a major step towards accelerating engagement with the Middle East, particularly for Ripple. He highlights […]
Abu Dhabi Investment Council Quadruples Bitcoin ETF Holdings to Over $500 Million
The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) significantly boosted its investment in Bitcoin ETFs, according to a September 30, 2025 filing. Bloomberg reports ADIC now holds over $518 million […]
UAE Sovereign Funds Invest $1 Billion in Bitcoin ETFs
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) sovereign wealth funds, Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), have made a significant investment, acquiring over 16 million shares of Bitcoin exchange-traded […]
UAE Investment Giants Mubadala & ADIC Double Down on Bitcoin ETFs
Two leading UAE investment firms, Mubadala Investment Co. and Abu Dhabi Investment Committee (ADIC), have significantly boosted their holdings in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Their combined stake now exceeds […]
UAE’s Investment in Bitcoin Soars, Holdings Tripled!
Despite recent market fluctuations, the United Arab Emirates has witnessed a significant surge in Bitcoin investments. Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), a subsidiary of the UAE sovereign wealth […]
Fact Check: UAE Law Clarifies Crypto Regulations, Does Not Ban Bitcoin
A claim circulating on social media falsely alleges that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned Bitcoin. This claim is misleading and stems from a misinterpretation of new […]
UAE Pioneers Digital Currency Race in the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a groundbreaking leap forward in the development of digital currency. The UAE’s inaugural live Digital Dirham transfer through its mBridge blockchain […]
UAE Launches Digital Dirham Pilot, Marks Major Step Towards Cashless Economy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step towards a cashless economy by conducting its first government-to-government transaction using the Digital Dirham, its central bank digital […]
UAE Pioneers Digital Currency Transactions: First Government Payment Using Digital Dirham
In a major step forward for the digital economy, the UAE has successfully conducted its first transaction using the Central Bank of the UAE’s Digital Dirham (eDirham). This […]
UAE’s Digital Dirham CBDC Achieves First Transaction Success
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully conducted its first transaction using the Digital Dirham, a key milestone in the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program. […]
UAE CBDC Makes History: First Real-World Transaction Completed in Under Two Minutes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a crucial step forward in its transition to a digital financial system as its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot successfully […]