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Dubai’s regulator is planning to introduce new rules requiring crypto business to disclose names of large holders. Crypto investors holding large sums in Dubai could soon have their identities revealed to authorities as part of a new push to protect…

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority has approved Circle’s USDC and EURC as the first officially recognized stablecoins under Dubai’s new token regime. Circle announced on Feb. 24 that the DFSA had approved both USDC (USDC) and EURC (EURC) as crypto…

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DeFi platform MANTRA Finance has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai regulators to operate as a trading platform in the UAE. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, after receiving the VASP license, the DeFi platform…


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The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued a public alert cautioning investors against meme coin advertisements due to their high-risk nature. Dubai’s crypto regulator the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued a warning about meme coin promotions as meme coins…

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Phoenix Group reported $107 million in Bitcoin mining revenue for 2024, more than a 230% jump from 2023. Cryptocurrency miner Phoenix Group saw its mining revenue surge 236% in 2024, reaching $107 million as it expanded operations and navigated industry…

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Tether and Reelly Tech are teaming up to integrate USDT into real estate transactions in the UAE. The partnership aims to improve efficiency in real estate deals while educating agents on the practical applications of stablecoins. Reelly Tech, which connects…


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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government and cryptocurrency project Shiba Inu have partnered to promote Web3 innovation and growth in the country. In an announcement shared with crypto news, Shiba Inu (SHIB) stated that the collaboration involves the UAE’s Ministry…

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Gulf-based Sigma Capital has introduced a $100 million fund to invest in web3 sectors, from blockchain infrastructure to the metaverse. Sigma Capital, a private equity firm specializing in early-stage startups, has announced the launch of a $100 million fund to…

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Mastercard brings its Crypto Credential solution to the EEMEA region, starting with the UAE and Kazakhstan. Payments processor Mastercard has rolled out its Crypto Credential solution in the UAE and Kazakhstan, marking its first move into the EEMEA region. The…

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Abu Dhabi-listed Phoenix Group deepens its U.S. footprint with the opening of a 50 MW crypto mining site in North Dakota. Phoenix Group has opened a 50 MW crypto mining facility in North Dakota, as the Abu Dhabi-based firm doubles…

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UAE’s first crypto-listed company, Phoenix Group, plans NASDAQ dual-listing. Phoenix Group, the first cryptocurrency company in the UAE to be listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX), is planning to dual-list on the Nasdaq in 2025 to expand its…

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has triggered a discussion about cryptocurrency adoption in the UAE after sharing claims about the nation’s Bitcoin holdings. In a recent X tweet, Zhao shared an article claiming the United Arab Emirates holds $40 billion in…

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Aptos Foundation is opening a regional office in Abu Dhabi in a bid to foster partnerships and support projects focused on the Aptos ecosystem. Aptos Foundation, the organization behind the Aptos (APT) blockchain, is opening a regional office in Abu…


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CoinDCX’s BitOasis has been granted a full virtual asset service provider license from Dubai virtual asset regulators, two years after it secured an operating permit. In a press release, Dubai-based crypto exchange BitOasis announced that it has received a new…

Opinion
In the new days of Tulip Mania for Bitcoin, cryptocurrency investors will be subject to worldwide US taxation on their digital assets.

Opinion
From government initiatives to VC investments, UAE’s web3 gaming ecosystem works harmoniously to foster growth and innovation.