Standard Chartered, OKX Launch Collateral ‘Mirroring’ Program for Institutional Crypto Trading

Institutional traders can now leverage cryptocurrencies and tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral, thanks to a new program launched by Standard Chartered and OKX. Boosting Institutional Investor Confidence Standard Chartered and OKX have unveiled a “pioneering” collateral mirroring program, enabling institutional clients to utilize cryptocurrencies and tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral for … Read more

MANTRA Unveils $108M Fund to Boost Blockchain Projects

MANTRA Chain has launched the a $108.8 million investment fund to support high-potential blockchain projects focused on real-world asset tokenization. Blockchain Revolutionizes Finance MANTRA Chain has announced the launch of the MANTRA Ecosystem Fund (MEF), a $108.8 million investment initiative designed to accelerate the growth and adoption of projects within the MANTRA ecosystem. According to … Read more

Kazakhstan, UAE Seek to Boost Digital Asset Cooperation

Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently strengthened ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a delegation visit from March 26-27. Kazakhstan, UAE to Cooperate on CBDC Development A delegation from Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen collaboration in digital assets and blockchain technology. Held from March 26 to 27, the … Read more

Bitpanda Expands to UAE After Securing VARA License

Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai’s VARA, allowing it to serve users in the UAE. Bitpanda Expands Into the Middle East Bitpanda, the Vienna-based crypto asset platform, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license enables Bitpanda to open its platform to users … Read more

UAE Central Bank Reveals Digital Dirham Symbol, Targets Late 2025 Launch

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled the official symbol for the Digital Dirham, set to launch in retail markets by late 2025. Digital Dirham to Enable Tokenization The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced significant progress in its Digital Dirham initiative, unveiling the official symbol for the nation’s digital currency. … Read more

White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Leader to Discuss Crypto and Investment Opportunities

White House crypto czar David Sacks met UAE leadership to discuss digital currency’s disruptive impact, signaling potential global policy shifts and deepening strategic financial alliances. White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Official in a Move That Could Trigger Policy Chain Reactions White House crypto czar David Sacks met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan … Read more

DFSA Promotes Tokenization With New Regulatory Initiative

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has launched the tokenization regulatory sandbox to support firms developing tokenized investment products within the Dubai International Financial Centre. Crypto Tokens Excluded The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the launch of its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, a new initiative designed to support firms exploring tokenized investment products and services … Read more

Crypto.com Expands UAE Footprint With License to Offer Derivatives

Crypto.com has received a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivative products such as futures and perpetual swaps, marking a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. Dubai’s VARA Grants Crypto.com Approval to Launch Derivatives Products Crypto.com has secured a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), … Read more

Binance Secures Historic $2 Billion Crypto Investment From Abu Dhabi’s MGX

Abu Dhabi-based MGX has invested $2 billion in Binance, marking the largest institutional investment ever in a crypto company and the largest ever paid in stablecoins. The deal cements Binance’s dominance and signals growing institutional faith in blockchain’s future. MGX Enters Crypto with Record-Breaking $2 Billion Stake in Binance Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange … Read more