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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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Bitcoin Nears $100K as Trump Teases UK Trade Deal and Fed Holds Rates
Bitcoin briefly crossed $99,000 early Thursday, marking its highest level since February and putting it within reach of its all-time…
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OCC Greenlights Crypto Services for U.S. Banks, Easing Regulatory Hurdles
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has eased its stance on cryptocurrency in banking, reinforcing a…
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Bhutan Embraces Crypto for Tourism with Nationwide Binance Pay Integration
Bhutan is setting a global precedent in travel innovation by becoming the first country to adopt a nationwide crypto payment…
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Robinhood Plans Blockchain-Powered Platform for EU Users to Trade U.S. Stocks
Robinhood is developing a blockchain-based platform that would enable users in Europe to trade U.S. securities, according to a Bloomberg…
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UK Rules Out National Crypto Reserve, Eyes Sovereign Debt via Blockchain
The UK has made it clear it won’t be following the U.S. in building a national cryptocurrency reserve. Speaking at…
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BEYOND Wealth Summit 2025 Set to Elevate Asia’s Role in Global Investment and Family Wealth
BEYOND Wealth Summit 2025 is set to take place on May 23–24 during the wider BEYOND Expo 2025 (May 21–24)…
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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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Hong Kong’s SFC Strengthens Crypto Ties with UAE, Lifts Staking Ban
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is expanding its international footprint, with senior officials visiting the UAE last week…
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