Crypto custodian Hex Trust receives Dubai VASP license
Institutional cryptocurrency custodian Hex Trust adds Dubai to its list of operational jurisdictions in addition to Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Italy and France. Go to Source
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Standard Chartered’s venture arm to set up crypto fund in UAE
SC Ventures will establish a Digital Asset Joint Venture investment company in partnership with a Japanese financial conglomerate, SBI Holdings. Go to Source
UAE central bank to penalize unlicensed virtual asset service providers
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver explained that the new guidance is part of the UAE’s efforts to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list.” Go to Source
Metaverse projects failed on lack of correct business model: MetaMinds CEO
As the metaverse loses its appeal to some global tech leaders, MetaMinds Group CEO Sandra Helou argues that failures in metaverse initiatives resulted from a lack of proper business models. Go to Source
Abu Dhabi pioneers DLT regulation for DAOs and Web3 innovations
Abu Dhabi aims to become a crypto hub alongside Dubai, in a move that’s part of a larger goal to foster initiatives in the broader blockchain and digital asset realm. Go to Source
Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces comprehensive DLT Foundations Regulations
The ADGM’s new regulatory framework is the first of its kind in the world, it says. The free financial zone is already a hub of crypto activity. Go to Source
Project mBridge reveals details of its workings ahead of MVP, commercial debut
Project mBridge has put together a slick publication with lots of new information to let the world know what the hottest project in CBDC is. Go to Source
UAE emirate launches new free zone for digital assets, Web3 and AI
Ras Al Khaimah, known for its rich cultural sites, is turning to the virtual assets sector to diversify its economy away from traditional avenues such as tourism. Go to Source
Middle East regulatory clarity drives crypto industry growth — Binance FZE head
UAE, Dubai and Bahrain continue to attract major cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses due to their progressive regulatory approaches. Go to Source
First Abu Dhabi Bank completes cross-border payments testing on JPMorgan Onyx
The FAB pilot follows Bank ABC’s in Bahrain. JPMorgan also just launched its Tokenization Collateral Network on Onyx. Go to Source
