UAE
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Coinbase Expands Investment in CoinDCX, Strengthening BitOasis and MENA Presence
Coinbase has expanded its investment in India’s CoinDCX, the parent company of BitOasis, marking a significant step in its growing…
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Fasset Expands Shariah-Compliant and Tokenized Finance Across the GCC with Ajman Bank and Skyro UAE Partnerships
Global fintech platform Fasset announced two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ajman Bank and Skyro UAE, marking major milestones in the evolution of digital and…
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When Exchanges Become Systemic: Inside the Flash Crash That Tested Crypto’s Infrastructure
For a few tense minutes on October 11, 2025, the global crypto market appeared to lose its balance. Bitcoin plunged…
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Dubai’s First Institutional-Grade RWA Token: Laser Digital Gets VARA Approval
Laser Digital, the digital assets division of Nomura Group, has received in-principle approval from Dubai’s VARA to tokenize its global…
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DFSA and VARA Sign MoU to Strengthen Virtual Asset Regulation in Dubai
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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From Rumors to Reality: Coinbase Invests in CoinDCX, Strengthening the India–UAE Crypto Corridor
When Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX suffered a $44 million hack in July 2025, speculation ran wild. Within days, reports suggested…
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UAE Regulators, VARA and SCA, Align to Strengthen Oversight of Virtual Assets
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have announced a coordinated framework for…
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VARA–SCA Alignment Signals a Maturing Phase in UAE’s Digital Asset Regulation
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) Media Breakfast, held this morning alongside GITEX Global and the Future Blockchain Summit, marked…
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Sheikh Maktoum Approves Dubai Financial Sector Strategy as VARA Tops AED 2.5T
Dubai has taken another major step toward solidifying its standing as one of the world’s top financial hubs, as His…
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Retail Crypto Derivatives in the UAE: Why Education Comes Before Expansion
When the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) approved the region’s first pilot for retail crypto derivatives in the UAE,…
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