Dubai

Crypto’s multimillion F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events
Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed.

Dubai crypto regulator says KuCoin exchange is operating without proper license and must stop
The VARA alert comes just a couple of weeks after Austria's financial regulator prohibited the European arm of KuCoin from conducting new business.

Dubai takes next step to make real estate flips instant in $16 billion tokenization plan
Dubai Land Department and Ctrl Alt move to the next phase of real estate tokenization project, enabling the resale of property tokens.

Animoca Brands clears major regulatory hurdle with new Dubai license
Animoca said the license allows it to commence operations in Dubai, offering broker-dealer services and digital asset management and investments.

Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin
In partnership with Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody, Dubai Insurance is the first insurer globally to issue a crypto wallet for its policy holders to transact with digital assets.

Dubai bans privacy token use on exchanges, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset
Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.

The UAE Isn’t Just Regulating Tokenization — It’s Building Its Economy Around It
As other jurisdictions stall in regulatory debate, the UAE is institutionalizing tokenization, moving it to the core of its economic infrastructure, according to MidChains CEO.

UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries
A new deal with Al Maryah Community Bank brings stablecoin payments to the pumps, shops and car washes at ADNOC retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia.

Nomura-Backed Laser Digital Wins Regulatory Nod for Crypto Derivatives in Dubai
Laser Digital secured the first regulated over-the-counter crypto options limited license under VARA’s pilot framework.

UAE Lender RAKBANK Offers Retail Customers Crypto With Bitpanda
Customers can now buy, sell, and swap crypto via RAKBANK’s app through Bitpanda’s regulated platform.

