UAE
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OKX Secures Derivatives VASP License from VARA
In a significant achievement for OKX, the global cryptocurrency exchange has secured its full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license…
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UAE Introduces VAT Amendments: Digital Assets Now Treated Like Traditional Financial Services
In a major regulatory update, the UAE government has announced amendments to its VAT Executive Regulation, introducing new rules that…
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The Global Blockchain Talent Race: Digital Nomad Visas Fueling Competition in Crypto Hubs
As the blockchain and crypto industry continues its exponential growth, countries are competing to attract top talent, using visa programs…
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UAE Emerges as AI Hub Amid U.S.-China Tech Race
As the competition between U.S. and Chinese tech giants heats up in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), Arab nations,…
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Ripple Secures In-Principle Approval as First Blockchain-Powered Payment Provider Licensed by DFSA
Leading provider of digital asset infrastructure,Ripple, has received in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to expand its…
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VARA Introduces New Marketing Regulations to Enhance Transparency and Consumer Protection in Dubai’s Virtual Asset Sector
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has introduced key updates to its marketing regulations, aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework…
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Crypto Growth in MENA: Saudi Arabia and UAE Lead the Charge, Stablecoins Dominate
The cryptocurrency market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has continued its robust growth, with Saudi Arabia…
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DeFa: InvoiceMate’s New DeFi Primitive for Decentralized Factoring
InvoiceMate, a well-established leader in blockchain-based invoice management solutions, has launched DeFa (Decentralized Factoring), a new Web3 product aimed at…
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Enforcing Digital Asset Regulations: Insights from Our Interview with Vara’s Nicholas McNicholas
Dubai continues to solidify its status as a global leader in the digital asset space. The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority…
Read More » - CBDC
UAE Surges Ahead: A Comparative Look at the IMF’s CBDC Adoption Framework
On September 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a pivotal report on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) adoption,…
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