Dubai
Dubai's Emirates Airline Explores Cryptocurrency Payments With Crypto.com Partnership
The carrier aims to tap into a "younger, tech-savvy customer segment" that wants to pay with crypto, an Emirates executive said.
Dubai Sets RWA Milestone With First Approval of Tokenized Money Market Fund
The Dubai Financial Services Authority approved the QCD Money Market Fund backed by Qatar National Bank and DMZ Finance.
Ripple’s Stablecoin, RLUSD, Gets Stamp of Approval in Dubai
The move opens doors to the usage of RLUSD in the Dubai agency's payments platform, Ripple said.
Fastex Expands U.S. Presence With Los Angeles Office
In an interview with CoinDesk, Fastex’s chief legal officer said that the crypto regulatory shift under President Donald Trump has made it possible for the exchange to expand in the U.S.
Dubai Unveils Real Estate Tokenization Platform on XRP Ledger Amid $16B Initiative
The new platform lets investors buy fractional ownership in Dubai property, with title deeds tokenized on the XRP Ledger network.
VARA Fortifies Controls on Crypto Margin Trading in Dubai, Refreshes Rulebook
VARA has introduced greater leverage controls and collateralization requirements through provisions in its Broker-Deal and Exchange Rulebooks
Dubai Government Opens Door to Accepting Crypto for Service Fees
The deal with Crypto.com will allow residents and businesses to pay fees using crypto wallets while the government receives dirhams.
Maldives Could Soon Become a Crypto Hub Thanks to Dubai Family Office's $9B Commitment
The investment aims to help the Maldives diversify its economy beyond tourism and fisheries and address its debt obligations.
Dubai’s VARA Warns of Firms Falsely Claiming to Be Part of Real Estate Tokenization Pilot
VARA did not name any firms that were claiming unauthorized affiliation with the Real World Assets project.
VARA Is Focused on Consumer Protection for Tokenization Efforts in Dubai, Senior Official Says
VARA is closely watching real-world tokenization in the city and making sure consumers are protected.
