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UAE Aligns Crypto Regulations as SCA and VARA Launch Unified Virtual Asset Framework
The UAE has taken a major step toward unified crypto regulation as the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Dubai’s…
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CBUAE Report Signals Near-Term Launch of Digital Dirham, Highlights Key Design Features
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has published a comprehensive report detailing the progress, design principles, and policy framework…
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ADGM’s FSRA Doubles Down on Digital Asset Rules and AML Reforms in 2024 – Report
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has released its 2024 Annual Report, outlining a…
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Wiki Finance Expo Dubai 2025 to Spotlight Fintech, Crypto, Forex, and AI Innovations
The Middle East’s most influential financial technology gathering, Wiki Finance Expo Dubai 2025, is set to take place on November…
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UAE Bolsters Anti-Money Laundering Efforts with New Directive on High-Risk Jurisdictions
The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organizations Committee has issued Decision No. (6)…
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Bahrain Strengthens Regional Role with Comprehensive Stablecoin Framework
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) officially issued a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins, marking a major milestone in the…
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Jordan Enacts First Legal Framework for Virtual Assets to Boost Financial Innovation
Jordan has officially passed Law No. 14 of 2025, known as the “Virtual Assets Transactions Regulation Law,” laying the foundation…
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Emarat Pumps Crypto Payments at UAE Fuel Stations with Cryptocom
Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat), the UAE’s federal fuel retailer, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Crypto.com, a Dubai-licensed and…
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AltNovel and 3iQ Launch First Digital Asset Multi-Strategy Fund in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi-based AltNovel, a private markets platform regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), has partnered with global digital…
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Fuze Raises $12.2M to Power Regulated Crypto Infrastructure Across MENA and Turkey
Fuze, the fastest-growing digital assets infrastructure provider in the Middle East and Turkey, has secured $12.2 million in a Series…
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