Oman takes the last step towards developing its virtual assets regulatory framework

Oman takes the last step towards developing its virtual assets regulatory framework

At the end of July 2023, the Oman Capital Market Authority issued a Public Consultation Paper on its Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework. The Capital Market... Details
Binance receives MVP operational license from Dubai’s virtual asset regulator

Binance receives MVP operational license from Dubai’s virtual asset regulator

After Dubai’s virtual asset regulatory authority revoked the MVP ( Minimum Viable Product) license for BitOasis earlier this month, Binance has now announced that it is the first crypto... Details
Bybit officially receives MVP preparatory license from Dubai’s virtual asset regulator

Bybit officially receives MVP preparatory license from Dubai’s virtual asset regulator

After receiving is preliminary approval for a license, Bybit has jumped to the next stage with a minimum viable product preparatory license from Dubai’s virtual... Details
Swiss Private Bank Julius Baer to offer digital asset wealth management services from Dubai UAE

Swiss Private Bank Julius Baer to offer digital asset wealth management services from Dubai UAE

Swiss private Bank Julius Baer in a recent Bloomberg article announced that it will be expanding its crypto wealth management services in Dubai UAE. This will be... Details
CoinW crypto exchange receives initial approval from Dubai’s virtual asset regulator

CoinW crypto exchange receives initial approval from Dubai’s virtual asset regulator

In a recent blog post by CoinW, a crypto exchange, the company unilaterally announced that it has received an initial approval from Dubai Virtual Asset regulatory Authority.... Details
Dubai’s VARA to see several hundred VASPs enter licensing regime as Hong Kong ups its crypto stance

Dubai’s VARA to see several hundred VASPs enter licensing regime as Hong Kong ups its crypto stance

In a recent Forbes piece, it was noted that the virtual asset regulatory authority in Dubai expects to see several hundred virtual assets exchanges and service... Details
Gemini crypto exchange becomes another global entity to apply for a crypto license in UAE

Gemini crypto exchange becomes another global entity to apply for a crypto license in UAE

Gemini crypto exchange announced that it has commenced with the process of acquiring a crypto exchange license in the UAE to better serve customers based in the... Details
Whampoa Group Web3 investment firm and digital bank to invest $50 million in Bahrain with Golden license

Whampoa Group Web3 investment firm and digital bank to invest $50 million in Bahrain with Golden license

In a recent press release, Bahrain has granted its first five Golden licenses and Whampoa Group, a multi-family office with investments in global tech firms, and its digital... Details
GCC Investcorp Blockchain fund leads $15 million investment round in Spanish crypto exchange

GCC Investcorp Blockchain fund leads $15 million investment round in Spanish crypto exchange

GCC ( Gulf Cooperation Council) and MENA based Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm has led a $15 million investment round for BitMe a Spanish... Details
OKX says Dubai’s Virtual asset regulator has given MVP Preparatory license approval …. But… has it really?

OKX says Dubai’s Virtual asset regulator has given MVP Preparatory license approval …. But… has it really?

It s no surprise that global crypto exchanges are flocking to the UAE, first it was Binance, then Kraken which left, then crypto.com, coinbase, and... Details