United Arab Emirates News

China is teaming up with the UAE on an enhanced initiative to combat crypto cybercrime. The announcement comes as HK data showed a spike in crypto fraud between '22 and '23.

The USDT stablecoin issuing company, Tether, has partnered with RAK Digital Assets Oasis.

Crypto options trading platform QCP Capital has received initial permission to operate in Abu Dhabi

Bitget Research provided a report on the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the Middle East region

Phoenix Group, a leading Bitcoin mining firm based in the UAE, has recently invested significantly in expanding its operations.

Dubai presents a mixed bag: The city’s allure is undeniable, but the reality of setting up and sustaining a crypto business there warrants a cautious approach

The FSRA has made revisions for regulatory clarity that align with the UAE's framework.

Cryptocurrency miner Phoenix Group has delayed its listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Phoenix Group has moved the date for going public on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). According to a press release published…

The DOJ urged Judge Richard A. Jones to reconsider Zhao's ability to travel, highlighting the risk of non-extradition from the UAE, a concern that intensifies his flight risk.

Dubai will host the third edition of Crypto Fight Night (CFN), a competition that combines cryptocurrencies and boxing presented by the WBC Cryptocurrency World Championship. The event features cryptocurrency professionals stepping into the ring in what organizers are calling one…

Dubai's VARA CEO Henson Orser resigns amid impending fines on non-compliant crypto firms.

The digital asset infrastructure provider plans to establish a presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the region’s housing sector as tokenization gains global steam.

Hong Kong-based institutional cryptocurrency asset custodian Hex Trust has been approved to provide virtual asset custodial services to institutional clients and investors in Dubai. The firm, which opened its office in Dubai in June 2022, has been awarded a full…

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai has asked local cryptocurrency companies to register or obtain a license no later than Nov. 17. According to the statement, if companies do not apply for a license, companies may be prohibited…

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the financial regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre, has approved TON and XRP

The Solana Foundation has become an ecosystem partner with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the UAE’s largest free trade zone, to explore web3 opportunities in Dubai. The partnership will allow Solana (SOL) to provide both technical and business development…