UAE
UAE’s SCA Opens Consultation on Fractionalized Bonds & Sukuk to Broaden Market Access
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is seeking public feedback on a proposed amendment to its Rulebook that would formally permit the sale and purchase of fractionalized bonds and sukuk...
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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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Inside VARA’s ARVA Framework: A Legal Lens on Tokenizing Real-World Assets in Dubai
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) has emerged as one of the most promising applications of blockchain technology. As institutional interest grows, regulators around the world are moving qui...
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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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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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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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Ripple Signs Two More Payment System Customers in UAE Expansion
Ripple said it signed on two new UAE-based customers, Zand Bank and Mamo, as it expands Ripple Payments, the firm’s blockchain-based cross-border payments platform, in the region.
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Juliet Su on Web3 Investing: From Market Reset to Long-Term Vision in the UAE
As Web3 ventures navigate a post-hype reality, the conversation is shifting from speculation to substance. Juliet Su, Partner at NewTribe Capital, has been at the center of this transition. From her v...
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Bitgrit Launches AI-Focused Blockchain Network Under ADGM’s DLT Foundation Regime
Bitgrit, a pioneering AI startup originally founded in Japan, has launched the BGR Network—the world’s first blockchain-based platform for AI assets—under the regulatory framework of the Abu Dha...
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