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Regional policy, exchange hubs, tokenization, and sovereign initiatives across the Middle East.

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Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative

Over 3,000 investors have reportedly showed interest as Dubai aims for $16 billion in tokenized real estate by 2033.

8 months ago

Adoption

Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart

Sovereign entities are quietly increasing Bitcoin exposure indirectly via Strategy stock amid regulatory constraints.

8 months ago

Memecoins

Donald Trump could personally buy Qatar jet in 135 days by selling TRUMP memecoins

How many digital Donalds buy a $400M Qatar jet? - Trump’s memecoin math.

8 months ago

Payments

Ripple partners with major UAE banks to integrate XRP into payment infrastructure

New Ripple integrations with UAE firms aim to tackle payment bottlenecks in the world's largest transaction corridor.

8 months ago

Crime

Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents

Europol-led efforts expose sophisticated crypto-driven laundering scheme moving illicit funds across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

8 months ago

Legislation

Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act

Senators Warren and Merkley to spearhead national campaign to counter GENIUS Act amid UAE trip scrutiny.

8 months ago

Payments

UAE state-owned Emarat partners with Crypto.com to integrate Bitcoin, crypto payments at gas stations

Crypto-friendly Dubai fuels progress with Emarat's launch of Bitcoin payments at select petrol stations.

9 months ago

Crime

Israeli authorities arrest Nomad Bridge hacker, approve extradition to US

Gurevich, who stole millions from the Nomad platform, was caught in Israel after he tried fleeing the country under a new name.

9 months ago

Trading

Singapore Gulf Bank tackles global finance hurdles with crypto-focused SGB Net launch

SGB Net will expand market reach and support underserved regions with limited banking access.

9 months ago

Stablecoins

Circle secures USDC regulatory nod in Abu Dhabi, enters tech ecosystem

Circle's FSRA approval in Abu Dhabi sets stage for significant USDC expansion across the Middle East and Africa.

9 months ago

Regulation

Dubai’s VARA alerts public about fake participants in real estate tokenization initiative

Dubai's regulatory body seeks to fortify marketing compliance in burgeoning digital asset ventures.

9 months ago

Mining

Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations

Kuwait's Bitcoin mining ban contrasts with the global embrace of the emerging sector.

9 months ago

Middle East

Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative

Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart

Donald Trump could personally buy Qatar jet in 135 days by selling TRUMP memecoins

Ripple partners with major UAE banks to integrate XRP into payment infrastructure

Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents

Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act

UAE state-owned Emarat partners with Crypto.com to integrate Bitcoin, crypto payments at gas stations

Israeli authorities arrest Nomad Bridge hacker, approve extradition to US

Singapore Gulf Bank tackles global finance hurdles with crypto-focused SGB Net launch

Circle secures USDC regulatory nod in Abu Dhabi, enters tech ecosystem

Dubai’s VARA alerts public about fake participants in real estate tokenization initiative

Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations

Popular Middle East Stories

MetaMask blocks Ethereum transactions in several jurisdictions citing compliance issues

Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

Floyd Mayweather to fight Don Moore in the world’s first-ever NFT sports event in Dubai

Middle East

Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative

Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart

Donald Trump could personally buy Qatar jet in 135 days by selling TRUMP memecoins

Ripple partners with major UAE banks to integrate XRP into payment infrastructure

Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents

Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act

UAE state-owned Emarat partners with Crypto.com to integrate Bitcoin, crypto payments at gas stations

Israeli authorities arrest Nomad Bridge hacker, approve extradition to US

Singapore Gulf Bank tackles global finance hurdles with crypto-focused SGB Net launch

Circle secures USDC regulatory nod in Abu Dhabi, enters tech ecosystem

Dubai’s VARA alerts public about fake participants in real estate tokenization initiative

Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations

MetaMask blocks Ethereum transactions in several jurisdictions citing compliance issues

Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

Floyd Mayweather to fight Don Moore in the world’s first-ever NFT sports event in Dubai

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