Uae Financial News
16.06 / 20:21
Kraken
ByBit
Bitget
Nansen Report: Crypto Exchanges Kraken, Bybit, and Bitget Gain Ground After FTX Collapse
Smaller crypto exchanges such as Kraken, Bybit and Bitget are finally getting their time in the spotlight after their more dominant rival FTX collapsed last year, according to findings in a new report from blockchain analytics firm Nansen.
16.06 / 20:21
UPS
Citi
Binance
regulation
coinbase
Gemini
Is the US's Crypto Crackdown a Blessing in Disguise for Other Nations?
The regulatory crackdown on crypto in the US could prove to be just what is needed for the industry to thrive elsewhere, a recent Wall Street Journal article has indicated.
16.06 / 02:53
regulation
Middle east
OKX
expansion
Dubai's VARA approves OKX 'preparatory' license as part of exchange's expansion plans
The middle eastern arm of cryptocurrency exchange OKX reported Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority had granted the firm a minimal viable product preparatory license as part of its plans to expand into the region.
12.06 / 20:31
CBDC
Adoption
retail
retail CBDC
Thailand launches retail CBDC pilot with 2 banks and Singapore payment service
The Bank of Thailand will launch a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project in a regulatory sandbox this month. Three payment providers will take part, according to local media. The project will involve up to 10,000 users and run through August.
10.06 / 12:25
business
Technology
Adoption
ChatGPT
OpenAI CEO highlights South Korean chips sector for AI growth, investment
Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on June 9 and urged South Korea to play a leading role in manufacturing the chips needed for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Altman also expressed an interest in investing in Korean startups and collaborating with bigger chipmakers like Samsung Electronics.
08.06 / 19:53
Binance
SEC
Binance.us
Documents Reveal Binance.US Suffered a $181 Million Loss in 2022
Binance’s US branch, Binance.US, was deeply unprofitable in 2022 and lost as much as $181 million for the year, a new filing made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed.
08.06 / 11:35
Blockchain
Adoption
Binance
SEC
Europe
coinbase
Killing
SEC is killing innovation in United States - 1inch co-founder
The United States could run the risk of an exodus of major Web3 and cryptocurrency service providers as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) takes action against Coinbase and Binance.
08.06 / 08:19
Citi
Cooper
Platform
Strategy
HSBC
Financial
UAE Central Bank and Hong Kong Monetary Authority Bolster Financial Ties
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) convened a bilateral meeting on May 29, intending to amplify cooperation in the financial services arena between the two regions.
07.06 / 11:37
Adoption
Binance
ByBit
CZ binance
Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces AED 1 Million Scholarship Fund at UAE University
As the regulatory environment in the United States become too hot to handle, cryptocurrency exchanges continue expanding their reach for better business environments. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) presents as one of these greener pastures. One of the most popular exchanges in the world, Bybit, has spotted the region’s potential and is already reaching out for competitive leverage.
07.06 / 06:17
Blockchain
Citi
Provident
Progressive
Platform
Align
Remark
Global Crypto Community Convenes at Dubai's Blockchain Economy Summit, Uniting Industry Leaders for a Groundbreaking Event on October 4-5, 2023
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06.06 / 20:09
BRICS
The Rise of Cryptocurrencies in Arab Countries: Understanding Saudi Arabia's Latest Move
With cryptocurrencies increasingly gaining a foothold across the Arab world, some industry analysts are examining how Saudi Arabia’s plan to join China’s New Development Bank, also known as the BRICS bank, could impact on diversifying the kingdom’s financial environment.
06.06 / 18:20
01.06 / 18:37
Anti-money laundering
businesses
guidance
UAE's Central Bank Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for Crypto Businesses – Here's the Latest
The UAE’s Central Bank just introduced new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing guidelines for crypto businesses and financial institutions handling digital assets, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
01.06 / 18:21
MET
Action
Crypto License
Winklevoss-Owned Gemini Makes a Move in the UAE for Crypto License
Crypto exchange Gemini, owned by the Winklevoss twins, is headed to the United Arab Emirates.
01.06 / 15:27
Stablecoin
Gemini
European Parliament
Investment
EVM
Support
Option
Today in Crypto: EU Has Option to Deem All Crypto as Securities by Default, Georgia to Launch Mandatory Supervision of VASPs, Bitget is the 'First Exchange' to Support an EVM-Compatible Address
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01.06 / 10:35
UPS
Ethereum
ETH
Twitter
$1.1 Million Sent to NotLarvaLabs Founder's Wallet for 'Nothing' in Return – What's Going On?
Donations and crowdfunding efforts are a major area of activity within the cryptosphere. But what happens when you launch a spoof campaign and ask supporters to send you crypto, promising them nothing in return? You receive as much as $1.1 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) in only 24 hours, apparently, as indicated by the example of Pauly, the anonymous co-founder of community-built NFT marketplace NotLarvaLabs.
01.06 / 08:11
01.06 / 07:07
business
Adoption
Crypto License
Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange Gemini to seek UAE crypto license
The Winklevoss-owned crypto exchange Gemini has announced that it has begun the process of acquiring a crypto service license for customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
31.05 / 15:23
UPS
Provident
Digital
HSBC
Hong Kong and UAE Central Banks Join Forces on Crypto Regulations
Both Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened ties after their respective central banks (CBUAE) and monetary authorities (HKMA) agreed to join forces on crypto regulation earlier this week.
31.05 / 15:23
Blockchain
Binance
Tether
Police
Reserve
Today in Crypto: Xapo Integrates USDT Payment Rails, Police Reportedly Detains Trust Reserve Core Team, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Recommends All Banks Adopt Blockchain & AI
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31.05 / 11:57
business
regulation
FATF
AML
AML rules for digital assets to come into effect in UAE
Under the new rules from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the licensed financial institutions (LFIs) would be required to identify and verify the identities of all customers. The update will come into effect “within a month,” that is, by the end of June.
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