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Abu Dhabi: una ricca capitale del Medio Oriente che crea un ponte tra TradFi e Cripto

Il cuore delle Cripto nella capitale degli Emirati Arabi Uniti è in realtà appena al largo della costa, nell'Abu Dhabi Global Mercati, una zona economica franca. Con un mandato per incoraggiare la tecnologia finanziaria, il sesto posto nei Cripto Hub 2023 di CoinDesk mantiene aperte le linee di comunicazione tra regolatori e istituzioni Cripto .

Abu Dhabi (Kamil Rogalinski/Unsplash)

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Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push

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.

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Cripto Exchange OKX ottiene la licenza preparatoria a Dubai, pronta a rafforzare il personale

Una volta che la cosiddetta licenza MVP diventerà operativa, OKX Middle East offrirà servizi spot, derivati e fiat, tra cui depositi e prelievi in dollari USA e dirham degli Emirati Arabi Uniti.

Tim Byun (OKX)

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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."

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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.

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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).

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L'autorità di regolamentazione dei titoli degli Emirati Arabi Uniti inizierà ad accettare le domande di licenza dalle società Cripto

Il regime di licenze obbligatorie si applica a tutte le aziende che intendono fornire servizi nel Paese, a meno che non siano già autorizzate nelle zone franche finanziarie degli Emirati Arabi Uniti.

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Lo scambio Cripto Bybit apre la sede centrale globale a Dubai

La città ha recentemente svelato i requisiti di licenza per le entità Cripto .

Crypto.com has moved closer to getting a license to operate in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

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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. 

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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."

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