UAE Ministry of Interior and Dubai Virtual Asset Regulator to combat virtual asset crimes

UAE Ministry of Interior and Dubai Virtual Asset Regulator to combat virtual asset crimes

The Ministry of Interior have teamed up with Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to collaborate for combating virtual asset financial crimes. As per the press... Details
BitGo receives crypto custodial in-principle approval from Dubai regulator

BitGo receives crypto custodial in-principle approval from Dubai regulator

BitGo, a digital asset solutions provider offering crypto custody, and trading services has received its crypto custodial license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). BitGo Custody... Details
Gewan Holding, Zodia markets and Metalpha launch crypto financial services entity in UAE

Gewan Holding, Zodia markets and Metalpha launch crypto financial services entity in UAE

UAE based Gewan Holding, Zodia Markets, a UAE regulated digital asset broker and Metalpha Limited, a digital asset wealth management service provider have launched ZMG7... Details
Klickl and IMKAN Properties to convert crypto into AED for real estate transactions

Klickl and IMKAN Properties to convert crypto into AED for real estate transactions

While the UAE Central Bank has made it clear that crypto cannot be used as a legal tender for the purchase of goods and services... Details
Eight crypto entities receive inprinciple approval from VARA Dubai

Eight crypto entities receive in-principle approval from VARA Dubai

Eight crypto entities have received in-principle approval from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) listed on VARA website. Those receiving in principle approval include names... Details
Dubai authorities investigated $65.3 million worth of crypto money laundering

Dubai authorities investigated $65.3 million worth of crypto money laundering

During the years between 2022 and 2024 Dubai Police revealed that they had conducted money laundering financial investigation cases including $16.3 million ( 60 million... Details
29 percent of Middle East Wealth owners see crypto asset wealth transfer as a problem

29 percent of Middle East Wealth owners see crypto asset wealth transfer as a problem

As the popularity of crypto rises not only globally but in the UAE, a recent DIFC Innovation Hub, Julius Baer, and Euroclear report entitled "Navigating... Details
UAE headquartered crypto exchange FreedX raises $50 million

UAE headquartered crypto exchange FreedX raises $50 million

Freedx, a cryptocurrency exchange with its headquarters noted to be in Dubai UAE, yet unregulated in the country till now, claims that it has raised... Details
UAE regulated GCEX partners with Fireblocks

UAE regulated GCEX partners with Fireblocks

GCEX a provider of digital assets and foreign exchange solutions regulated in Dubai UAE, has integrated with FireBlocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset... Details
Another employee at UAE crypto exchange Midchains leaves

Another employee at UAE crypto exchange Midchains leaves

Another Midchains employee has left for other opportunities in the UAE. Yesterday Scintilla announced that it had appointed the former compliance officer from Midchains to... Details