Opinion
Dubai Is Building Crypto Differently, And It Shows
VARA’s latest approvals reveal how Dubai is building a structured crypto market focused on long-term growth, not rapid expansion.
Anna K.April 28, 2026
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VARA’s latest approvals reveal how Dubai is building a structured crypto market focused on long-term growth, not rapid expansion.
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Over 120 crypto firms including Coinbase and Ripple urge the Senate to act on the CLARITY Act as delays threaten U.S. digital asset regulation.
Four Pillars raises Series A from Pantera Capital and UAE-based Further Ventures to expand blockchain research and infrastructure globally.
Dubai’s World Token Summit 3.0 transforms One Central with a week of tech, art, music, and industry events from April 27 to May 1.
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Western Union prepares to launch USDPT stablecoin on Solana, aiming to modernize cross-border payments using blockchain technology.
Ethereum Foundation unstaked $40M in ETH after nearing its 70K target, raising questions over strategy and potential market impact.
Bitcoin rose above $79K as ETF inflows and easing geopolitical tensions boost sentiment, lifting crypto and Asian equity markets.
ECB partners with European standards organizations to implement open payment standards for the digital euro, reducing costs and improving interoperability.
US DOJ freezes $701M in crypto linked to scams targeting Americans, in a major crackdown on global fraud networks and investment crime operations.
EU 20th sanctions package introduces a full ban on Russian crypto services, targeting exchanges, digital assets, and financial intermediaries starting May 2026.
Morgan Stanley launches a stablecoin reserve fund via money market offering, enabling issuers to earn interest while strengthening its crypto push.
Tether blocks $344M in USDT on Tron with U.S. authorities, signaling stronger crypto compliance and increased action against illicit blockchain activity.
U.S. crypto policy faces diverging pressure as banks seek to delay stablecoin rules while the industry pushes Congress to fast-track market structure laws.
Blockchain Capital is raising $700 million across two funds as crypto VC activity rebounds, signaling renewed investor interest in digital assets.
Kalshi fines and bans U.S. congressional candidates for betting on their own races, tightening insider trading controls in prediction markets.
Russia’s parliament advances a crypto bill enabling cross-border payments while maintaining domestic restrictions, signaling a shift amid sanctions pressure.