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DDSC and Network International have launched the UAE’s first in-store pilot for payments using a Central Bank-licensed, AED-backed stablecoin, allowing customers to spend DDSC through existing point-of-sale terminals at selected retailers. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on…
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World Liberty Financial’s proposed US trust bank has drawn a major Abu Dhabi backer, with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and co-investors reportedly controlling 49% of the holding company behind the federally chartered venture. The Wall Street Journal reported…
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Capital.com plans to let UAE clients buy and hold crypto after affiliate Capital Vault secured dealing and custody authorization.
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Binance says two employees detained in the UAE were questioned about third-party fund flows, cleared and subsequently released.
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Bitcoin.com has partnered with Universal Digital Intl. Limited to add UAE-regulated USDU to its self-custodial wallet, giving users access to a dollar-backed stablecoin with monthly reserve attestations. Bitcoin.com said USDU will be supported across its web and mobile wallet as…
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Emirates launched Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE residents, enabling AED-priced flight bookings through its website and mobile app from July 28.
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ADI Chain has launched a co-branded Tangem hardware wallet through Virgin Megastores across the UAE, bringing offline crypto self-custody for ADI Chain ecosystem tokens and major digital assets to one of the country’s largest retail chains. According to an announcement…
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Revolut has secured in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to expand its regulated crypto business in the United Arab Emirates, adding another regulatory milestone to its global digital asset strategy. According to a company announcement on Tuesday, the…
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Bitcoin Suisse has secured full regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi, allowing the Swiss crypto firm to expand its regulated digital asset business across the United Arab Emirates. ADGM approval opens regulated crypto services across the UAE According to a July…
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Democratic senators have called on Senate Republicans to open hearings into a reported $500 million investment in World Liberty Financial by an Abu Dhabi-backed entity and examine whether the transaction influenced decisions made by the Trump administration. A letter sent…
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CoinMENA uses Standard Chartered for UAE fiat rails as Revolut secures central bank payment licenses before its planned local launch in UAE.
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Tether and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore blockchain adoption, tokenization initiatives, and digital asset education across DMCC’s network of more than 26,000 companies. According to a June 16 announcement, the agreement will see…
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AE Coin and USD Universal have introduced a regulated stablecoin conversion framework in the UAE that enables near-instant exchange between UAE dirham and U.S. dollar-backed payment tokens for institutional use. According to a March 7 announcement the system has been…
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The United Arab Emirates has launched a national facility to test and certify artificial intelligence systems, as the country pushes ahead with large-scale AI deployment across government and industry. The UAE Cyber Security Council, in collaboration with Open Innovation AI…
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The United Arab Emirates Innovation City has rolled out a blockchain-based system that assigns every registered company a sovereign, verifiable digital identity on-chain. According to an official announcement from Innovation City, businesses incorporated in the Ras Al Khaimah free zone…
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Ripple has expanded its presence in the UAE by opening a new Middle East and Africa headquarters in Dubai, increasing its capacity to grow its regional operations. According to Ripple, the office is based in the Dubai International Financial Centre…
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