Regulation
Binance secures first operational license in Dubai amid regulatory hurdles in Europe.
First digital asset VARA license granted to a crypto exchange in Dubai issued to Binance.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 2 min read
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Dubai’s virtual assets regulator suspends critical license for crypto exchange BitOasis citing regulatory non-compliance
Regulators have published a market alert concerning the exchange's MVP license.
Adoption
Israeli crypto bill aims to clarify regulations and attract foreign investors with new tax incentives
The bill includes language that would reduce the current 50% tax on crypto bonuses given to employees to 25%.
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Global regulatory developments are literally reshaping the crypto world
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Regulation
Asia is a ‘huge area of focus’ for Circle, especially Hong Kong: CEO Jeremy Allaire
Allaire said that the developments in Hong Kong might reflect how the crypto market grows in Greater China.
Adoption
Crypto ownership in Turkey, Argentina and Philippines surges as inflation skyrockets
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Mining
Marathon, Zero Two to launch sustainable mining operation in Abu Dhabi
The operation will have a total energy capacity of 250 MW and a hashrate of 7 EH/s.
Regulation
Ripple pegs SEC lawsuit costs at $200M; plans Dubai expansion
CEO Brad Garlinghouse commented on his firm's attempts to find favorable regulation.
Exchanges
Coinbase is considering UAE for its international hub
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praised United Arab Emirate's (UAE) progressive regulatory efforts in the crypto space.
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