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Gift to Pope Francis Sold as NFT Raises $80,000 for Afghanistan

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A carpet presented by the United Arab Emirates as a gift to the head of the Catholic Church a few years ago has been sold in the form of NFT. While the original remains in the Vatican, its digital representation has been successfully used to collect funds for the people of Afghanistan. NFT of Historic … Read more

Dubai to Create Crypto Zone, Binance Joins Effort

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The Dubai World Trade Centre will become a comprehensive ecosystem for cryptocurrencies and providers of related services. The move is part of efforts to support new industries and the emirate intends to source help from crypto companies like Binance. Dubai World Trade Centre to Host and Regulate Crypto Space Authorities in the United Arab Emirates … Read more

PR: Matrix Exchange Receives Approval From Abu Dhabi Global Market

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Abu Dhabi-based crypto asset exchange, Matrix Exchange announced on July 12 that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate as a crypto asset exchange and custodian in ADGM. The post PR: Matrix Exchange Receives Approval From Abu Dhabi … Read more

In the Daily: UAE Needs to Keep up With Crypto, Australia to Support Local Blockchain Industry

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In this edition of The Daily we feature two countries that want to promote their positions in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. In the UAE a top banker has stated that keeping up with crypto is crucial to become an international financial hub and in Australia the government is investing in the local industry. Additionally, … Read more

Regulations Round-Up: MAS Official Says Tokens Aren’t Securities, SEC on Bookkeeping Obligations

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In recent regulatory news, an official representing the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has stated that no existing crypto tokens meet the regulator’s definition of a security offering; the chief accountant of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emphasized the “fundamental” bookkeeping responsibilities of firms operating with cryptocurrencies; and the head of … Read more

Abu Dhabi Global Market Launches Regulatory Framework for Crypto Activities

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The financial authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has launched a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency activities following the completion of a public consultation. The market’s financial watchdog has also published a guideline explaining how crypto asset activities are now regulated. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Crypto Regulatory Framework Launched Abu Dhabi … Read more

Abu Dhabi Firm Develops Blockchain Solution for City’s Ports

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Abu Dhabi Ports has launched a blockchain solution for the city’s shipping industry, the first such initiative in the island city. Developed through its subsidiary Maqta Gateway, the initiative is known as Silsal and aims to increase efficiency, transparency and security in the country’s shipping industry. As reported by Construction Business News on June 2, Silsal … Read more

ADS Securities Adds Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ripple CFDs

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Cryptocurrency CFDs are now a must-have feature for all online retail brokers in order to retain clients judging by the scope of the industry that is adding the instrument. The international brokerage ADS securities is now offering five different cryptocurrencies to its traders.  Also Read: Bitcoin Mules Flood China as OTC Cryptocurrency Trading Flourishes ADS … Read more

Dubai Issues License to Cryptocurrency Firm

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The largest free economic zone in the UAE, with zero percent personal and corporate income tax, has started issuing licenses to firms trading cryptocurrencies. The first license has been issued to a gold trader that has recently started offering cryptocurrency services. Also read: Japan Cracks Down on Foreign ICO Agency Operating Without License Attracting Crypto Businesses … Read more