UAE ADGM registers its second DLT Foundation

UAE ADGM registers its second DLT Foundation

UAE financial freezone center, based out of Abu Dhabi, ADGM ( Abu Dhabi Global Market) has registered its second DLT Foundation.The Finschia DLT Foundation, chaired... Details
Mantra chain raises $11 million lead by UAE SHorooq partners

Mantra Chain raises $11 million led by UAE Shorooq partners as it closes in on VARA license

MANTRA Chain a Layer 1 blockchain for real world tokenization, has raised $11 million led by UAE based Shorooq Partners with investors including Three-point capital,... Details
UAE Tungsten officially launches homegrown crypto custodian after receiving license from ADGM

UAE’s first home grown crypto custodian officially launched

Tungsten headquartered in UAE has officially launched the first home grown and regulated crypto custodian after receiving a license from UAE's Financial Services Regulatory Authority... Details
Binance CEO says little in his 100 days letter

Binance CEO says little in his 100 days letter

On the first of March 2024, Binance’s CEO Richard Teng, wrote a public letter entitled “My First 100 Days Leading Binance”. While he covered the... Details
Venom Blockchain Foundation exits UAE to The Cayman Islands

Venom Blockchain Foundation exits UAE to The Cayman Islands

One year ago to date, the Abu Dhabi Global Market, (ADGM) an international financial center, based out of Abu Dhabi UAE, had announced on LinkedIn... Details
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Dubai digital asset association discusses virtual asset regulations with VARA and SCA

Dubai’s virtual assets regulatory accomplishments was the center of discussions at the recent event hosted by Dubai Digital Assets Association (D2A2), supported by Dubai Chamber... Details
Nexo crypto platform receives initial license approval from Dubai's VARA

Nexo crypto platform receives initial license approval from Dubai’s VARA

Nexo, a crypto and digital assets fintech platform has received initial approval from Dubai’s regulatory authority VARA. Nexo DTC, its UAE entity will be seeking... Details
WadzPAY receives crypto broker license from VARA in UAE

Dubai regulator grants WadzPay a crypto broker license but not a payment one

The Dubai based entity of WadzPay, WPME Technology, which specializes in blockchain based technology for virtual assets has been granted a Virtual Assets Service Provider... Details
From UAE to Turkey,Crypto exchange OKX expands in MENA

From UAE to Turkey Crypto exchange OKX expands in MENA

After OKX received its crypto exchange VASP license from Dubai UAE through VARA ( Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority), the crypto exchange now receives a license... Details
Fastex crypto exchange gets initial approval from VARA in Dubai

Fastex crypto exchange gets initial approval from VARA in Dubai

Fastex, a crypto exchange, payments gateway and ecommerce platform, has set up an office in Dubai World Trade Center, as it seeks a license from... Details