MENA
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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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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SCA Launches Region’s First “Finfluencer” License to Regulate Digital Financial Content
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has officially launched the region’s first “Finfluencer” license — an innovative regulatory milestone aimed at formalizing and supervising digita...
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XBTO Secures Full ADGM Regulatory Approval to Expand Institutional Digital Asset Services in UAE
XBTO, a global institutional digital asset management leader with a decade-long track record, has received full approval for its Financial Services Permission (FSP) under the 3A licence category from ...
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Bitcoin Suisse Secures In-Principle Approval to Expand Crypto Services in ADGM
Bitcoin Suisse, a leading Swiss crypto financial services provider, proudly announces that its subsidiary, BTCS (Middle East) Ltd., has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services...
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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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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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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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BitOasis Launches in Bahrain, Expands Regional Footprint with CoinDCX Backing
BitOasis, the leading virtual asset trading platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has officially launched its operations in Bahrain, further establishing itself as the region’s most t...
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Abu Dhabi Launches Ambitious Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Program in Partnership with Agile Dynamics
Abu Dhabi is embarking on a pioneering journey to build a sovereign, quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure, marking a major step towards fortifying its digital economy and cementing its role as ...
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