UAE central bank approves launch of dollar-backed stablecoin USDU

Jan 29, 2026

UAE central bank approves launch of dollar-backed stablecoin USDU

The token is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves and is the first stablecoin authorized to operate under the country’s central bank payment regime

How crypto compliance changed in 2025: a global overview

Dec 19, 2025

How crypto compliance changed in 2025: a global overview

This year has been a turning point for many countries in terms of cryptocurrency regulation. Many regulatory authorities have changed their rhetoric regarding digital assets.

Circle receives ADGM license and enters the Middle East market

Dec 9, 2025

Circle receives ADGM license and enters the Middle East market

ADGM regulator approves Circle’s operations in Abu Dhabi, and the company appoints a new director for business development in the region

Binance becomes the first exchange to receive a full set of licenses from ADGM

Dec 8, 2025

Binance becomes the first exchange to receive a full set of licenses from ADGM

The decision allows Binance to operate in Abu Dhabi under the “gold standard” of regulation and serve international users through local infrastructure

UAE makes history with first government transaction using digital dirham

Nov 12, 2025

UAE makes history with first government transaction using digital dirham

The UAE Central Bank and Ministry of Finance have completed the first transaction in digital dirham, testing the infrastructure’s readiness for the launch of a national digital currency

Bybit was the first to receive a full SCA license in the UAE to work with virtual assets

Oct 10, 2025

Bybit was the first to receive a full SCA license in the UAE to work with virtual assets

The exchange is preparing for expansion, the launch of educational programs, and development in the Web3 sphere

EU agrees roadmap for launch of digital euro

Sep 22, 2025

EU agrees roadmap for launch of digital euro

The project is seen as an alternative to Visa, Mastercard, and commercial banks

Ripple и Ctrl Alt токенизируют недвижимость в ОАЭ

Jul 16, 2025

Ripple и Ctrl Alt токенизируют недвижимость в ОАЭ

Проект реализуется по инициативе Земельного департамента Дубая

Dubai’s regulator approves the first tokenized money market fund

Jul 8, 2025

Dubai’s regulator approves the first tokenized money market fund

The QCD Money Market Fund product will be available within the Dubai International Financial Center

Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit has been granted a license to operate in the EU

May 29, 2025

Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit has been granted a license to operate in the EU

The authorization to operate in the EU has been issued by the regulator of Austria

Dubai authorities use XRPL for real estate tokenization project

May 26, 2025

Dubai authorities use XRPL for real estate tokenization project

Ripple’s blockchain was chosen because of its high transaction speeds and low fees

Dubai’s regulator releases updated rules for crypto brokers and exchanges

May 19, 2025

Dubai’s regulator releases updated rules for crypto brokers and exchanges

VARA has tightened controls on leveraged services to bring the rules in line with international regulations