MENA

DMCC and VARA Partner to Advance Global Tokenized Commodities Framework
DMCC and VARA Partner to Advance Global Tokenized Commodities Framework

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the first free zone in the UAE to embrace crypto back in 2017–2018 and the only destination for digital asset companies at the time, has announced a strategic ...

Published Date: October 8, 2025

UAEs Fasset Secures Malaysian License to Launch StablecoinBased Islamic Digital Bank
UAEs Fasset Secures Malaysian License to Launch StablecoinBased Islamic Digital Bank

Fasset, a Dubai-headquartered digital banking and investment platform, has received a provisional license from Malaysia’s Labuan Financial Services Authority (FSA) to operate what it describes as th...

Published Date: October 7, 2025

DFSA Issues Consultation Paper No 168 Enhancements to Crypto Token Regulation
DFSA Issues Consultation Paper No 168 Enhancements to Crypto Token Regulation

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has released Consultation Paper No. 168 (CP 168), seeking public feedback on proposed enhancements to its regulatory framework governing crypto tokens wit...

Published Date: October 2, 2025

CPX Holding Launches Crypto Defense Solution to Safeguard UAEs Digital Asset Ecosystem
CPX Holding Launches Crypto Defense Solution to Safeguard UAEs Digital Asset Ecosystem

CPX Holding, a leading provider of cyber and physical security solutions, has unveiled its Crypto Defense Solution, a comprehensive cybersecurity offering designed to protect the rapidly growing digit...

Published Date: October 2, 2025

SCA Opens CARF Public Consultation Amid UAEs Push to Harmonize Crypto Oversight
SCA Opens CARF Public Consultation Amid UAEs Push to Harmonize Crypto Oversight

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has opened a public consultation on the proposed Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), inviting industry stakeholders to provide feedback by 8 Novembe...

Published Date: October 1, 2025

Fuze Partners with Exaforce to Create a Secure Stablecoin Platform Across MENA
Fuze Partners with Exaforce to Create a Secure Stablecoin Platform Across MENA

Fuze, one of the Middle East and Turkey’s fastest-growing financial infrastructure providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Exaforce to enhance security and achieve regulatory complianc...

Published Date: October 1, 2025

Abu Dhabi Imposes Dh100000 Fine on Farm Crypto Mining as Global Crackdowns Spread
Abu Dhabi Imposes Dh100000 Fine on Farm Crypto Mining as Global Crackdowns Spread

Abu Dhabi has confirmed a ban on cryptocurrency mining on agricultural land, imposing a fine of Dh100,000 on violators, with penalties doubled for repeat offenses.The announcement follows violations d...

Published Date: October 1, 2025

Dubais DMCC Sees 10 Rise in European Tech Firms Spotlighting Blockchain and AI
Dubais DMCC Sees 10 Rise in European Tech Firms Spotlighting Blockchain and AI

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has reported 10% growth in Swiss and British companies over the past year, highlighting a technology-led expansion across blockchain, AI, and digital assets.The a...

Published Date: September 29, 2025

From Days to Minutes Qatar National Bank Adopts JPMorgans Blockchain for Faster USD Payments
From Days to Minutes Qatar National Bank Adopts JPMorgans Blockchain for Faster USD Payments

Qatar National Bank (QNB) has become the first bank in the country to process U.S. dollar corporate payments on JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments (KDP) platform, a move that brings near-instant se...

Published Date: September 29, 2025

M2 Capital Invests 20M in Ethena ENA to Expand Crypto Offerings in the Middle East
M2 Capital Invests 20M in Ethena ENA to Expand Crypto Offerings in the Middle East

M2 Capital Limited, the proprietary investment arm of UAE-based M2 Holdings, has announced a $20 million strategic investment in Ethena ($ENA), the governance token powering the Ethena protocol. Ethen...

Published Date: September 25, 2025