Middle East accounts for 7.5% of global crypto volume — Chainalysis
According to the World Bank, less than 50% of adults in the Middle East and North Africa region had access to adequate banking services. Go to Source
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Animoca Brands plans return to stock market by 2025
Animoca Brands is considering a public market return after four years of delisting in Australia, eyeing more receptive jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the Middle East. Go to Source
Nvidia launches in Middle East amid US AI export clampdown: Report
Nvidia partners with Qatari telecom provider Ooredoo to bring advanced AI technology to the Middle East, marking a significant expansion amid U.S. export restrictions. Go to Source
IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating the need to issue a CBDC and help them craft strong policies and regulatory frameworks … Read more
Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom
Chainalysis relocates its regional headquarters to Dubai, reflecting the UAE’s progressive stance toward blockchain technology. Go to Source
Binance, crypto firms optimistic about UAE amid potential US regulatory shift
Ghaf Capital managing partner Feras Al Sadek argued that the UAE’s “regulation by education” sets it apart from other jurisdictions. Go to Source
Dubai regulator grants crypto license to Bahrain’s CoinMENA
The permit allows CoinMENA to provide retail and institutional customers in the United Arab Emirates with the ability to deposit and withdraw in UAE dirhams. Go to Source
Binance says decision to pull Abu Dhabi licensing bid unrelated to US settlement
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to one felony count in the United States in November, may not be able to return to the UAE before being sentenced. Go to Source
Crypto Biz: UAE’s regulatory structure draws crypto firms, Canaan’s revenue slumps, and more
The United Arab Emirates increasingly attracts Web3 companies to its jurisdictions, becoming the center of global crypto innovation. Go to Source
Paxos receives in-principle approval to issue stablecoins in Abu Dhabi
The approval followed a similar move by regulators in Singapore, where Paxos said its local entity would launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. Go to Source