#UAE

Highlights: CoinMENA secured new banking support in the UAE through an agreement with Standard Chartered. The deal adds fiat funding and transaction management services for CoinMENA customers. Other companies are competing to expand regulated payment and digital asset services across […]

Highlights: China, the US, and the UAE conducted their first-ever joint crackdown on cross-border crypto fraud. Authorities dismantled nine fraud dens and arrested 276 suspects during the Dubai-based operation. Police plan to deepen global cooperation and continue shutting down telecom […]

Highlights: Crypto.com can now help Dubai residents pay government fees with cryptocurrencies. Crypto payments through the platform will settle in UAE dirhams or approved stablecoins. Emirates Airlines and Dubai Duty Free could later add Crypto.com payment options. Crypto.com has received […]

Highlights: RAKBANK will start new crypto buying limits for customers in the second quarter of 2026. The bank will set different crypto limits for Retail, Select, and Elite customers. The bank said customers can request higher limits, but approval will […]

Highlights: Ripple partners with the UAE’s Zand Bank to connect RLUSD stablecoin with dirham-backed AEDZ.  This partnership will increase blockchain adoption for compliant multi-currency transactions and liquidity in the Middle East. Ripple also expands custody with Securosys CyberVault HSM and […]

Highlights: Lawmakers are scrutinizing World Liberty following reports of foreign investment and possible policy influence. Khanna’s inquiry focuses on a UAE-linked stake and stablecoin activity tied to a major Binance deal. The Congress set a March 1 deadline for records […]

Highlights: Trump said he did not know about the reported $500 million investment linked to World Liberty Financial. The reported deal shows a UAE-backed firm moving to take a 49% stake through a staged payment structure. US regulators said the […]

Highlights: USDU is now the first stablecoin officially approved by the UAE. Its dollar reserves are fully backed and secured with regular audits. The Aquanow partnership will help institutions adopt USDU more easily. Universal Digital International Limited announced on Thursday […]

Highlights: UAE’s EmCoin and Crypto.com signed an MoU to explore digital asset expansion. The partnership includes the integration of Crypto.com’s liquidity and infrastructure. The collaboration targets tokenization of EmCoin’s real-world assets in the UAE. EmCoin and Crypto.com have signed a […]

Highlights: RAKBANK has received approval from CBUAE to issue an AED-backed stablecoin. The stablecoin will have a 1:1 backing with AED in regulated accounts. UAE is expanding stablecoin usage beyond crypto firms to licensed banks. RAKBANK has announced that it […]

Highlights: Gate Dubai has received a VARA license for cryptocurrency exchange services. The platform allows trading between fiat and cryptocurrencies with local assistance. Gate Group is expanding its global compliance in strategic areas. Gate Dubai, a branch of Gate Group, […]

Highlights: UAE telecom e& plans to pilot AE Coin for everyday consumer payments. Customers can use AE Coin for bills, prepaid, postpaid, and digital services. The pilot aligns with the UAE’s push for regulated and transparent digital finance. United Arab […]