Kraken awarded crypto trading license in the United Arab Emirates
With the new operational license in Abu Dhabi, Kraken aims to provide access to global liquidity to local investors via dirham (AED) trading pairs.
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Law Decoded: Arab States of the Gulf open up to digital asset services, March 14–21
Crypto comes to the Persian Gulf, U.S. Congress moves sideways, Australia is looking at regulating DAOs.
It’s official: Binance secures a license to operate in Dubai
It becomes the company’s second license in a Middle East jurisdiction obtained this week.
Binance stopped ‘all activities focused on Israel’ following regulatory request: Report
"Following the intervention of the capital market, Binance has at this stage stopped marketing to Israelis and all activities focused on Israel until we examine the issue of licensing,” said…
Sanctions and trade: Iran aims to develop a central bank digital currency
While the central bank announced its intention to launch a CBDC, exact details are still scarce.
Swiss BSV to establish blockchain academy in the Middle East
The BSV association and SDA will collaborate through the new blockchain academy in Riyadh to provide blockchain learning and development resources.
UAE issues first NFT stamps in the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates has adopted a favorable approach towards crypto. Now, its postal operator is issuing NFTs to commemorate National Day.
UAE crypto exchange BitOasis raises $30M to expand in MENA
“Our aim is to build the largest and most trusted cryptocurrency platform in the region,” BitOasis CEO Ola Doudin said.
Dubai to benefit from expanding crypto market, Bittrex Global CEO says
The United Arab Emirates has been cementing its presence in the digital asset industry recently with multiple efforts to further adopt blockchain-based technologies.