New rules govern how virtual assets are marketed in Dubai
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), with the commencement of its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Phase, has announced Regulatory Guidelines on Marketing, Advertising and Promotions of VA...
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Crypto one of the challenges included in the first UAE government cybersecurity competition at Gitex 2022
UAE Cyber Security Council, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), and UAE Department of government support have launched the 1st annual global Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity...
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UAE takes top spot globally in attracting crypto FDI in 2022
According to a recent report by FDI markets published in FDI Intelligence, UAE topped the list of countries with most crypto related FDI projects. UAE...
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Crypto ETP issuer sets up MENA base in UAE
21Shares, one of the largest issuers of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs), has expanded to the Middle East and hired Sherif El-Haddad, to Head the...
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Qatar releases National Blockchain Blueprint
Qatar has finally started to truly embrace blockchain. The Communications Regulatory Authority has launched a national consultation paper about the “National Blockchain Blueprint for Qatar”. The paper...
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Lebanese media figure embraces crypto, blockchain and the metaverse
Well know Lebanese media figure Wissam Breidy embraces crypto and partners with UAE’s Crypto Oasis ecosystem to help educate the region on Blockchain and Web3...
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UAE based Encryptus OTC crypto trading platform partners with Azadi record label
UAE based Encryptus, a platform for the trading of institutional crypto assets as an OTC (Over the Counter) service provider, with license for “Proprietary Trading...
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Blockchain entity Belfrics sets up operations in UAE and seeks to trade digital assets
Blockchain provider Belfrics, part of Life Clips Group has set up its operation in the UAE after being admitted to DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)...
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Dubai Virtual Assets regulator licenses digital asset fund of 1 billion USD
VARA has made public all the entities that are currently licensed under its authority. The entities fall under various categories including crypto exchanges, DeFi custodians,...
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Blockchain.com has applied for a crypto license in Dubai UAE
UK based Blockchain.com secured regulatory approval from Italy’s Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) allowing it to provide virtual...
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