UAE News

VARA and ADGM policy, exchange licensing, tokenization, and the UAE’s rise as a Web3 hub.

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FTX Europe becomes the first crypto exchange licensed under Dubai’s regulatory framework

FTX Europe became the first approved virtual asset exchange to offer complex crypto derivatives dedicated to professional institutional investors within the highly regarded international jurisdiction.

4 years ago

Exchanges

Binance seeks to open shop in Dubai, strengthening its foothold in the Middle East

Crypto exchange Binance is in discussions with Dubai World Trade Centre free zone for a virtual asset service provider license to operate in Dubai. A favorable ruling would further bolster its presence in the Middle East.

4 years ago

Regulation

Dubai establishes watchdog to regulate virtual assets under first crypto law

The Emirate announced the enactment of The Dubai Virtual Asset Regulation Law, under which it will establish a new regulatory authority to oversee the virtual asset industry, which includes crypto and NFTs.

4 years ago

Regulation

Binance is embracing regulation as it eyes UAE for its next global hub

CZ is becoming a fixture in the UAE and wants to bring Binance into the country's booming crypto scene.

4 years ago

Partnerships

Binance agrees to help Dubai develop ‘progressive virtual asset regulations’

The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority sets out to become a “comprehensive zone and regulator for virtual assets and crypto.”

4 years ago

Regulation

Dubai World Trade Centre is becoming a crypto hub, will rollout a new “world-class regulatory framework”

With the new initiative, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue ranking high on the list of crypto-friendly jurisdictions.

4 years ago

Trading

$200 million ‘Bitcoin Fund’ receives approval for listing on Nasdaq Dubai

The fund will allow the Middle East’s first listed digital asset product to be able to deliver on the growing demand from regional institutional investors.

4 years ago

Partnerships

Ripple deploys its first on-demand liquidity tool in the Middle East

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is home to the world’s top remittance corridors.

4 years ago

Adoption

Ripple helps establish payments corridor between Egypt and UAE

Decentralized payments network RippleNet will be used to connect the National Bank of Egypt and UAE-based financial services provider LuLu International Exchange.

5 years ago