Laser Digital becomes first to receive VARA approval for fund tokenisation under the ARVA framework

Laser Digital becomes first to receive VARA approval for fund tokenisation under the ARVA framework

Laser Digital – the digital assets arm of Nomura Group, will be launching Dubai’s first real-world assets (“RWA”) tokenisation pilot under VARA’s Asset-Referenced Virtual Assets Issuance Rules (“ARVA Framework”), giving professional and institutional investors access to its flagship Laser Carry Fund (LCF). Laser Digital has partnered with KAIO (formerly LibreCapital) as the on-chain partner and […]

QCP secures full license in ADGM, deepening global push into regulated digital assets

QCP secures full license in ADGM, deepening global push into regulated digital assets

Receives Financial Services Permission from ADGM’s FSRA to bridge key institutional markets in Asia and the Middle East. ABU DHABI – QCP Group (“QCP”), a global leader in digital asset trading, today announced it has received its full Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in ADGM, the international financial centre of […]

Aquanow partners SGB to bridge Fiat Banking and Digital Assets

Aquanow partners SGB to bridge Fiat Banking and Digital Assets

Aquanow, a leading global digital asset infrastructure provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with SGB, a fully licensed digital bank regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), to make fiat banking services more accessible to institutional and enterprise participants in the digital asset space. Backed by Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat and Singapore’s […]

UAE Central Bank (CBUAE) set to launch Digital Dirham in phases

UAE Central Bank (CBUAE) set to launch Digital Dirham in phases

The UAE is set to launch Digital Dirham through phases, according to a new report from the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE). Once launched, Digital Dirham, which is the digital alternative to physical money, will allow the public to use it for a wide range of payments, including online, in-store, commercial and peer-to-peer transactions. A […]

Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients

Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients

First global systemically important bank to offer secure, regulated and scalable access to Bitcoin and Ether deliverable spot trading. LONDON – In line with its commitment to offer clients safe, trusted and efficient digital assets solutions and following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard Chartered has today launched a fully integrated digital […]

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange partners with HSBC and FAB to launch MENA’s first digital bond

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange partners with HSBC and FAB to launch MENA’s first digital bond

Issued by FAB and to be listed on ADX and made available on HSBC Orion platform Milestone listing reinforces ADX’s leadership in digital asset innovation and financial market modernization Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the largest exchange in the UAE and second largest exchange in the Middle East North Africa (MENA), […]

Ctrl Alt secures VARA License, becomes first VASP authorized to conduct Issuer Services in Dubai

Ctrl Alt secures VARA License, becomes first VASP authorized to conduct Issuer Services in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – Ctrl Alt, a leading tokenization infrastructure platform, has officially secured its license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP). Notably, Ctrl Alt is the first VASP authorized to conduct issuer-related services. This milestone marks a significant step in Ctrl Alt’s global expansion and highlights its commitment to operating within […]

XBTO Receives Full 3A Licence Approval from Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM

XBTO Receives Full 3A Licence Approval from Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM

Abu Dhabi, UAE – XBTO, a 10-year global leader in institutional digital asset management, is proud to announce that it has received full approval for its Financial Services Permission (FSP) under the 3A licence category from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the UAE. The approval authorises XBTO to […]