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Dubai

Abu Dhabi (Kamil Rogalinski/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine
Features
Abu Dhabi: A Wealthy Middle-East Capital Creating a Bridge From TradFi to Crypto
The heart of crypto in the capital of the United Arab Emirates is actually just offshore in the Abu Dhabi Global Markets, an economic free zone. With a mandate to encourage fi...
Abu Dhabi (Kamil Rogalinski/Unsplash)
By Dilin Massand
Jun 27, 2023 at 11:36 a.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2023
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Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push
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China
Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push
Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Associati...
Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push
By CoinDesk Staff
Jun 20, 2023 at 5:24 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2023
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Tim Byun (OKX)
Finance
Exclusive
Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff
Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives and fiat services including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawal...
Tim Byun (OKX)
By Ian Allison
Jun 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2023
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Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.
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Ripple
Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.
Ripple is announcing plans to expand into Dubai. Navin Gupta, Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, discusses how crypto regulation in the UAE impacted its decisi...
Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.
By CoinDesk Inc
May 9, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2023
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Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai
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Ripple
Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai
Ripple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $...
Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai
By CoinDesk Inc
May 9, 2023 at 2:37 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2023
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3AC Founders’ OPNX Exchange Formally Reprimanded by Dubai Crypto Regulator
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3AC Founders’ OPNX Exchange Formally Reprimanded by Dubai Crypto Regulator
According to an official notice, OPNX has been formally reprimanded by Dubai's crypto regulator for operating an unregulated exchange. CoinDesk's Jack Schickler discusses what...
3AC Founders’ OPNX Exchange Formally Reprimanded by Dubai Crypto Regulator
By CoinDesk Inc
May 2, 2023 at 2:56 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2023
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Policy
Regulations
UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms
The mandatory licensing regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless they are already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab...
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By Sandali Handagama
Apr 18, 2023 at 11:05 a.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2023
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Crypto exchange Bybit has opened its global headquarters in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
Policy
Dubai
Crypto Exchange Bybit Opens Global Headquarters in Dubai
The city recently unveiled its licensing requirements for crypto entities.
Crypto exchange Bybit has opened its global headquarters in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 18, 2023 at 7:10 a.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2023
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Binance MENA General Manager on Future of Crypto
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Binance
Binance MENA General Manager on Future of Crypto
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is shedding new insights on the crypto exchange's presence in the Middle East and North Africa, commonly referred to as "MENA," after a recent...
Binance MENA General Manager on Future of Crypto
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 11, 2023 at 2:54 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2023
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State of Crypto Regulation In Dubai
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Cdtv
State of Crypto Regulation In Dubai
Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypt...
State of Crypto Regulation In Dubai
By CoinDesk Inc
Apr 6, 2023 at 3:34 p.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2023
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