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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...

By CoinDesk Inc

Apr 6, 2023 at 3:34 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2023

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Dubai Is the 'Crypto Capital of the World,' Lawyer Says

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...

By CoinDesk Inc

Apr 6, 2023 at 2:47 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2023

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UAE Unveils CBDC Strategy, First Phase to Be Completed by Mid-2024

The first phase of the Digital Dirham is expected to be completed over the next 12 to 15 months.

By Amitoj Singh

Mar 24, 2023 at 7:12 a.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2023

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Crypto.com has moved closer to getting a license to operate in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

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Crypto.com Moves Closer to an Operational License in Dubai

The platform is now in the second stage of a three-state licensing process.

By Amitoj Singh

Mar 20, 2023 at 10:59 a.m. UTC

Mar 20, 2023

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Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Kyle Davies: No Pending Lawsuits or Regulatory Action

Davies spoke to CoinDesk from an office in Dubai.

By Oliver Knight

Mar 13, 2023 at 4:56 p.m. UTC

Mar 13, 2023

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Dubai’s Crypto Industry Welcomes New Licensing Regime Amid Global Regulatory Uncertainty

The emirate’s ambitious framework tackles a broad range of assets and activities, designed to attract firms seeking regulatory clarity.

By Sandali Handagama

Mar 2, 2023 at 10:59 a.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2023

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UAE's central bank is planning to issue a central bank digital currency. (Saj Shafique/Unsplash)

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UAE Plans to Issue a CBDC to Promote Digital Payments

The deployment of a digital dirham is one of nine key initiatives of the UAE's new Financial Infrastructure Transformation Program.

By Sandali Handagama

Feb 13, 2023 at 9:35 a.m. UTC

Feb 13, 2023

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Dubai Prohibits Privacy Coins Like Monero Under New Crypto Rules

The issuance of anonymity-enhancing crypto are banned under the Emirate's new regulations for digital assets.

By Sandali Handagama

Feb 8, 2023 at 10:12 a.m. UTC

Feb 8, 2023

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Dubai Mandates Licensing for Crypto Companies as It Sets Out Regulatory Requirements

A new set of rulebooks from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority lays out requirements for crypto firms covering everything from issuance and exchange services to advertisi...

By Sandali Handagama

Feb 7, 2023 at 11:56 a.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2023

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