Dubai
Dubai’s Big Plans for Web3 and the Metaverse
Is Dubai the new crypto-promised land? Plus, host Joel Flynn discusses the Islamic Coin, a Shariah-compliant digital money. This story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Dubai Unveils Metaverse Strategy, Aims to Attract Over 1,000 Firms
Dubai has revealed its metaverse strategy, outlining its plans to attract more than 1,000 blockchain companies to the city and support more than 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030. Could Dubai become one of the world’s top metaverse economies? “The Hash” squad weighs in.
Dubai Regulator: Three Arrows Capital Isn’t Registered Here
The Dubai Financial Services Authority says embattled crypto fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has not set up shop in the emirate, despite co-founder Su Zhu confirming the move in April. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest in 3AC's ongoing saga. "The contagion is real," host Zack Seward said.
Another Crypto Firm Leaves Singapore; S Korean Secrets Sold for Crypto
Three Arrows Capital to move base from Singapore to Dubai. Samsung Asset Management to list blockchain ETF in Hong Kong. South Korean crypto executive, soldier indicted for selling military secrets for Bitcoin. Innovation driving blockchain gaming space forward.
BSN Developer’s NFT Warning; LINE Launches NFTs
BSN developer says “investment targets” NFTs won’t survive in China. Bybit explains their move to Dubai and plans for global growth. Messaging app LINE launches NFT marketplace in Japan. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.” We’ll be back on Tuesday after Easter break.
UAE Becoming Crypto Hub; India’s Tax Bogeyman
Australia’s BTC Markets partners with Mastercard for payment options. Crypto.com, Bybit book tickets to Dubai to set up bases. India’s crypto taxes scaring away younger investors. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
MidChains CEO on UAE’s Crypto Landscape
As of this February, cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether, and stablecoin tether have been accepted as a form of payment at the KIKLABB free trade zone in Mina Rashid, Dubai, which became the first UAE government to officially embrace bitcoin.
Crypto Captures the Mideast Market
"The Crypto Lawyer” Irina Heaver explains the state of crypto in the Middle East, discussing why the region could be the best place to set up shop for international crypto companies. Plus, Blossom Labs Founder & CEO Matthew Bartin discusses how his firm is helping solve the challenge of halal financial access. Could the UAE emerge as the world's next crypto hub?
The Middle East and Crypto: The Corporate Perspective
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Fred Pye, CEO of 3iQ, the Middle East’s first bitcoin fund listed on Dubai’s Nasdaq, along with Dalma Capital Founder & CEO Zachary Cefaratti. They discuss their insights and outlook for institutional interest in crypto and the state of corporate investment in the Middle East.
Dubai Authorities Warn ‘DubaiCoin’ Is an Elaborate Scam
A press release listed on PR Newswire attracted attention to a new Dubai-based crypto called DubaiCoin–but it turns out DubaiCoin was a fraud. The nation’s authorities are warning the press release was fake and the operation is a front for an elaborate phishing scheme.
