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
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, 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
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
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
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), […]
SCA and The Blockchain Center Partners to Advance UAE’s Digital Asset Ecosystem
Abu Dhabi, UAE — In a significant move to solidify the UAE’s position as a global leader in blockchain innovation and digital assets, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Blockchain Center (ADBC). The MoU was signed by H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, CEO of the SCA, and […]
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 […]
Emirates Coin Investment LLC obtained the first virtual asset license in the UAE from SCA
Abu Dhabi: Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin) has made history as the first company in the UAE to be licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to offer fully regulated Virtual Asset services. This milestone marks a bold new chapter in the UAE’s financial journey ushering in a smarter, safer, and more inclusive era for […]
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 […]