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UAE Mines Its Way to $712M Bitcoin Hoard—Now the No. 4 Government Holder on Arkham

Arkham Intelligence says it has pinpointed bitcoin ( BTC) wallets tied to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and according to the blockchain analytics firm, the UAE now ranks as the…

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UAE Establishes Unified Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets Through SCA and VARA Agreement

In a significant development for the local crypto sector, the United Arab Emirates has established a unified regulatory framework through an agreement between the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and…

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‘Suboptimal Capital Leakage’ in GCC Due to Lack of Crypto ETPs, Warns Defi Tech President

In the Gulf Cooperation Council region, there is a significant gap in the availability of regulated digital asset exchange-traded products. According to Andrew Forson, this leads to capital being exported…

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Phoenix Group Formalizes $150M Crypto Treasury in Q2 2025 Results

Abu Dhabi-headquartered bitcoin miner Phoenix Group, listed on the ADX, reported strong financial and operational results for Q2 2025, highlighting the formalization of a digital asset treasury valued at over…

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Rakbank Partners Bitpanda to Launch Crypto Brokerage Service for Retail Customers in the UAE

Rakbank has launched a crypto brokerage service through its mobile app, becoming the first conventional bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer crypto trading for retail customers. This…

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Ripple Expands Blockchain Footprint in UAE With Real Estate and Custody Deal

Ripple is revolutionizing global real estate as Dubai adopts its XRP Ledger for tokenized property deeds, unlocking secure, scalable blockchain custody in a landmark government move. Dubai Land Department Modernizes…

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Ripple Custody to Support Dubai Land Department’s Tokenized Real Estate Initiative

Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt to provide institutional-grade digital asset custody for the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Tokenization Project. This collaboration will enable secure…

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Crypto Takes Flight: Emirates and Dubai Duty Free Announce Crypto Payment Plans

Dubai is advancing its payment systems by integrating cryptocurrency options through partnerships between Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free with the digital asset platform Crypto.com. This initiative follows the signing…

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