UAE

UAE-based crypto mining firm Phoenix Technology is reportedly eyeing an IPO. (Nick Fewings/Unsplash)
Crypto Mining Retailer Phoenix Looks at IPO in UAE: Bloomberg
The UAE-based firm is developing one of the region’s largest mining facilities.
UAE-based crypto mining firm Phoenix Technology is reportedly eyeing an IPO. (Nick Fewings/Unsplash)

Abu Dhabi (Kamil Rogalinski/Unsplash)
Crypto Exchange Rain Obtains License to Operate Virtual Asset Brokerage, Custody Service in UAE
Rain's Abu Dhabi-based entity can now offer institutional clients and some retail clients in the UAE the ability to buy, sell and store virtual assets.
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Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)
Why Crypto Companies Are Warming to the United Arab Emirates
Regulatory agencies in UAE emirates Dubai and Abu Dhabi have provided clear rules to follow. And going by BitOasis' recent suspension, the rules will be enforced.
Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)

Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)
Dubai Regulator Suspends Crypto Exchange BitOasis' Conditional License
BitOasis said it's working closely with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to fulfil the conditions.
Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)

Dubai (shutterlk/Shutterstock)
Julius Baer Eyes Expansion to Dubai for Crypto Services: Bloomberg
The expansion would be the private bank's first for its crypto offering beyond its native Switzerland, where it has provided digital asset services since the start of 2020.
Dubai (shutterlk/Shutterstock)

UAE Welcomes Digital Assets as Ripple Wins in Singapore
UAE Welcomes Digital Assets as Ripple Wins in Singapore
Blockchain firm Ripple announced that it has obtained in-principle approval for a Major Payments Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation...
UAE Welcomes Digital Assets as Ripple Wins in Singapore

Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.
Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.
Ripple is announcing plans to expand into Dubai. Navin Gupta, Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, discusses how crypto regulation in the UAE impacted its decisi...
Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.

Coinbase CEO Leaves Door Open to Relocating
Coinbase CEO Leaves Door Open to Relocating
Coinbase (COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong indicated that the crypto exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if the regulatory environment for the industry does not become...
Coinbase CEO Leaves Door Open to Relocating

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UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms
The mandatory licensing regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless they are already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab...
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Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
UAE Unveils CBDC Strategy, First Phase to Be Completed by Mid-2024
The first phase of the Digital Dirham is expected to be completed over the next 12 to 15 months.
Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)