Dubai
Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.
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."
Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai
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.
3AC Founders’ OPNX Exchange Formally Reprimanded by Dubai Crypto Regulator
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).
Binance MENA General Manager on Future of Crypto
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.
State of Crypto Regulation In Dubai
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."
Dubai Is the 'Crypto Capital of the World,' Lawyer Says
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 Switzerland and Dubai, discusses the state of crypto in Dubai, explaining why the region is a "crypto capital of the world."
Do Kwon Reportedly in Serbia; Future of FTX’s Political Donations
U.S. prosecutors are considering criminal charges against crypto exchange Binance and individual executives, including founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Reuters reports. Do Kwon, wanted internationally in connection with Terra's collapse, has moved to Serbia through Dubai, according to CoinDesk Korea. And Bloomberg reports that at least $73 million of political donations tied to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX may be at risk of being clawed back.
Goldman Still Sees Strong USD; Bitcoin Miners Downgraded Amid Bear Market Woes
A Goldman Sachs strategist wrote a peak in the U.S. dollar "feels several quarters away," which could be bad news for bitcoin (BTC). Bitcoin miners Core Scientific (CORZ) and Argo Blockchain (ARBK) were downgraded by Wall Street investment bank DA Davison due to bear market woes. Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is rumored to have left Singapore for Dubai, according to Bloomberg.
Do Kwon Denies Manipulation Allegation in Laura Shin Interview, Report Suggests Kwon Transited via Dubai
"The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon's interview with "Unchained" podcast host Laura Shin amid rumors he has left Singapore for Dubai, and whether Kwon's earlier failed algorithmic stablecoin Basis Cash could have been an indication of UST's fate.
South Korean Prosecutors Say Reports of Do Kwon’s Stopover in Dubai ‘Not False’: Bloomberg
Terra blockchain creator Do Kwon, who said he is not on the run, is rumored to have left Singapore for Dubai according to South Korean prosecutors telling Bloomberg. Merkle Science co-founder and CEO Mriganka Pattnaik discusses what we know so far and the outlook for algorithmic stablecoins. Plus, insights into tracking Luna Foundation Guard's bitcoin (BTC) reserves.
