Dubai

Mohammad AlShamsi, Head of Firearms and Toolmarks Section of the Dubai Police, joins us in the studio to share how blockchain technology is helping combat organized crime. The use of shared, standardized and transparent data can allow the tracing of firearms across boarders to become more easy and accessible.

Nov 22, 2023

XRP has risen about 14% in the past week, as bitcoin and ether hold steady. Bulls may have reacted to two positive developments for payments firm Ripple, as the company recently won key approvals to operate and offer services in Georgia and Dubai. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Nov 7, 2023

Host Angie Lau breaks down the crypto presence at India's G20 summit as global leaders discuss establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets. Plus, an outlook on the upcoming blockchain discussions in Singapore, Philippines and Dubai. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Sep 8, 2023

Komainu, the cryptocurrency custody joint venture of Nomura, Ledger and CoinShares, has received an operating license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai. Komainu Head of Strategy Sebastian Widman discusses what this means for crypto in Dubai, institutional adoption, and the state of global crypto regulation.

Sep 1, 2023

Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.

Jun 20, 2023

Ripple is announcing plans to expand into Dubai. Navin Gupta, Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, discusses how crypto regulation in the UAE impacted its decision. Plus, he compares the U.S. regulatory environment to the UAE, saying, "it's night and day."

May 9, 2023

Ripple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $200 million. Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, Navin Gupta, discusses the blockchain company's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region.

May 9, 2023

According to an official notice, OPNX has been formally reprimanded by Dubai's crypto regulator for operating an unregulated exchange. CoinDesk's Jack Schickler discusses what the April 18th notice means for the bankruptcy claims exchange set up by the founders of collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC).

May 2, 2023

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is shedding new insights on the crypto exchange's presence in the Middle East and North Africa, commonly referred to as "MENA," after a recent AMA about the region. Binance MENA General Manager Alex Chehade discusses his outlook for crypto in Dubai and MENA at large, citing the benefits of the "progressive regulatory framework" in the region. 

Apr 11, 2023

Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer, Irina Heaver, based in Dubai and Switzerland, discusses the state of crypto regulation in Dubai and why she thinks it is poised to become the "crypto capital of the world."

Apr 6, 2023