Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Approved for Use in the DIFC Dubai, UAE – 3 June – Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, today announced that its stablecoin, RLUSD, has been approved as a recognised crypto token by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This approval […]
Interview with Arnulfo Relampagos, Manager – Assurance & Operations, Swift Advisory. What prompted Swift Advisory to specialize in financial consulting for crypto? It really began with some of our existing clients who were already working in crypto and digital assets. They were looking for support with structuring their operations, reporting accurately, and staying compliant, especially […]
Unique Properties, a leading real estate agency in Dubai, outlines the key factors to consider when making a purchase with crypto. Dubai, UAE: In 2025, buying property in Dubai with cryptocurrency is no longer just a novelty – it’s becoming a serious alternative to traditional real estate transactions. With the UAE’s proactive approach to blockchain and […]
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced it has surpassed 70 million registered users, a milestone that highlights the platform’s sustained global growth and deepening trust among both retail and institutional clients. This achievement underscores Bybit’s robust market presence and its steadfast commitment to security, compliance, and product innovation. “Reaching 70 […]
The Department of Finance in Dubai Government (DOF) has partnered with cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com to enable the payment of government service fees using cryptocurrencies. The signing took place on the sidelines of DOF and Crypto.com’sticipation in the Dubai FinTech Summit at the Dubai International Financial Centre.The partnership supports the implementation of the Dubai Cashless Strategy by […]
In a significant step toward bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset economy, Mbank provides AED Escrow Account Services to Changer.ae clients enabling secure and regulated dirham to crypto conversions and trades executed at the Changer.ae platform. Through this service, customers can safely utilize a Dirham escrow account powered by Al Maryah […]
May 8, 2025 – Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat) and Crypto.com today announced an innovative partnership to enable cryptocurrency services at Emarat service stations via Crypto.com (subject to regulatory approval). Emarat is a pioneering petroleum company with more than 155 service stations across the UAE. With Crypto.com, merchants can utilize crypto and digital asset services as […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The future of crypto in MENA is taking shape. BurjX, a UAE-based digital asset brokerage, announced today that it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This marks a key regulatory milestone as BurjX moves towards securing its Financial Services Permission […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Manama, Bahrain: Daleel, the Middle East’s leading personalized financial marketplace has announced it will integrate and showcase cryptocurrency products from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume. Through the Binance Link Program, Daleel will be able to access the top 10 crypto trading pairs from the largest and most […]
London, Dubai – Standard Chartered and OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and global onchain technology company, today announced the launch of a ground-breaking, world-leading collateral mirroring programme, enabling institutional clients to utilise cryptocurrencies and tokenised money market funds as off-exchange collateral for trading. This initiative significantly enhances security and capital efficiency for institutional clients by using a […]