Blockchain Technology
Emirates Coin Investment Becomes First Firm to Receive Virtual Asset License from UAE’s SCA
Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin) has officially become the first company in the United Arab Emirates to secure a license for virtual asset services from the Securities and Commodities Authority (...
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Singapore Draws the Line: No License, No Crypto Business
Singapore is tightening its regulatory grip on the digital asset sector by mandating that all crypto firms operating from the city-state and serving overseas clients must secure a license by June 30 o...
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Reports Strong Q1 2025, Reinforces Its Role as Global Hub for Digital Assets
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE capital, has posted strong growth across key performance indicators in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting its growing...
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GENIUS Act Makes Comeback: Senate Moves Closer to Stablecoin Regulation
In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. Senate has breathed new life into the GENIUS Act, a major piece of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, just days after it appeared to stall indefinite...
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Saudi Arabia Emerges as MENA’s Largest Digital Economy, Valued at $131 Billion
Saudi Arabia has officially cemented its status as the largest digital economy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with its digital market reaching a valuation of over SAR 495 billion ($131.9 ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Subtle Bitcoin Bet Is Hiding in Plain Sight
In a development that could reshape perceptions of institutional crypto adoption, the Saudi Central Bank has revealed its ownership of shares in MicroStrategy, the U.S. firm renowned for holding more ...
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Coinbase Faces Class Action Over Illegal Use of Face-Scanning Technology
Coinbase is facing a proposed federal class action lawsuit accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of unlawfully collecting users’ facial data without their consent, in potential violation of Illinois...
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Eric Trump: “Banks Came After Me, Crypto Set Me Free” as His Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $2B
Eric Trump took aim at traditional financial institutions during a fiery appearance at the Consensus conference in Toronto, declaring that “the banks made the biggest mistake of their lives” by al...
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VARA Unveils Updated Rulebooks to Enhance Oversight and Market Integrity in VA Sector
In a new development toward reinforcing investor protection and market stability, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has released Version 2.0 of its activity-based Rulebooks.
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Dubai Finance and Cryptocom Partner to Enable Crypto Payments for Governmental Services
In a move towards digital financial transformation, Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a leading global cryptocurrency platform, to e...
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