Dubai
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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VARA Fortifies Controls on Crypto Margin Trading in Dubai, Refreshes Rulebook
Dubai's crypto regulator Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has updated its rulebook for digital asset trading.
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HODL 2025 Opens in Dubai, Ushering in the Next Era of Web3 and Global Finance
HODL 2025, organised by Trescon, the world’s longest-running Web3 event, officially opened today at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of blockchain and decentralized...
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Dubai Government Opens Door to Accepting Crypto for Service Fees
Dubai agreed to allow cryptocurrency payments for government services in a deal with crypto exchange Crypto.com, taking a step toward implementing its plan for a cashless society.
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Emarat Pumps Crypto Payments at UAE Fuel Stations with Cryptocom
Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat), the UAE’s federal fuel retailer, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Crypto.com, a Dubai-licensed and regulated cryptocurrency exchange u...
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Maldives Could Soon Become a Crypto Hub Thanks to Dubai Family Office’s $9B Commitment
Honeymoons and luxury vacations could soon be outpaced by crypto as the main draw for the island nation of Maldives.
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MAG Tries a New Path with $3B Tokenization Deal — Partnering with MultiBank and Mavryk
MAG, a leading real estate developer based in the UAE, has announced a $3 billion real-world asset (RWA) tokenization partnership with MultiBank Group, a Dubai-based financial derivatives institution,...
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Gate Group Secures VASP License from VARA for Its Dubai Entity
Gate Group has announced that its subsidiary, Gate Technology FZE (“Gate Dubai”), has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority ...
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Trump Organization to Accept Crypto for $1B Dubai Tower
The Trump Organization’s latest venture into Dubai real estate is going crypto. The $1 billion Trump International Hotel and Tower will begin accepting cryptocurrency for property sales upon complet...
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Animoca Brands Expands to the Middle East and Appoints Omar Elassar as Managing Director
Animoca Brands today announced its official expansion into the Middle East, with a presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to meet the growing demands of Web3 organizations moving into the region. Th...
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