Binance has launched a fully regulated UAE dirham (AED) on- and off-ramp solution, enabling users in the UAE to move funds between traditional banking channels and digital assets through direct integration with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB). The move marks a significant step in the maturation of the UAE’s digital asset ecosystem, providing users with […]
SOLOWIN HOLDINGS’ AX Coin Signs MOU with The BENEFIT Company to Explore Stablecoin Integration in Bahrain’s Payments Ecosystem
The MOU establishes a framework for the two parties to jointly explore how stablecoin technology, which remains an emerging area of financial infrastructure, could complement Bahrain’s national payments ecosystem over time. MANAMA, Bahrain, SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (Nasdaq: AXG) (“AXG” or the “Company”) today announced that AX Coin Bahrain B.S.C. (C) (“AX Coin”), the Company’s stablecoin issuance entity […]
UAE Cybersecurity Council partners with QuantumGate to launch Crypto Discovery Tool
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has partnered with QuantumGate on the national Crypto Discovery Tool (CDT), an Abu Dhabi-built solution that helps the country transition to quantum-safe security through comprehensive cryptographic discovery, inventory management, and continuous monitoring across critical national infrastructure. Customised to the requirements QuantumGate set by the UAE National Cryptography Center, the […]
IHC Executes AED 110 Million DDSC Transaction on ADI Chain, Marking Major Milestone for UAE Digital Asset Infrastructure
Demonstrates live institutional-scale capability and validates the scalability, resilience, and operational readiness of the UAE digital asset infrastructure DDSC ecosystem Reinforces the UAE’s position as a global hub for regulated digital asset infrastructure and next-generation financial innovation Abu Dhabi, UAE: IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced the successful […]
Payward secures VARA authorization in UAE, enabling Kraken to expand regional presence
CHEYENNE, Wyo.- Payward, a unified financial infrastructure platform and the parent company of Kraken, announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates after being granted preliminary approval for a broker-dealer, investment and management licence from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, UAE. Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing and most liquid cryptocurrency platforms, […]
Dubai Insurance welcomes Dubai’s new Government Crypto payment initiative
Dubai, UAE: In line with Dubai’s continued vision to position itself as a global leader in digital transformation and financial innovation, Dubai Insurance has welcomed the newly announced Dubai Government initiative enabling government fee payments through cryptocurrency; a landmark step that further accelerates the adoption of digital assets across everyday transactions and public services in the […]
Daman Virtual launches Daman Crypto, bringing institutional-grade digital asset trading to the UAE
Platform delivers deep liquidity, best execution, AED settlement, direct UAE banking rails, and 24/7 dedicated relationship management from day one Daman Crypto is now live and open to eligible clients across the UAE and internationally, backed by 27 years of UAE financial services heritage Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Daman Virtual Asset Brokerage L.L.C. (“Daman Virtual”), the […]
Dubai Government allows Residents to Pay Taxes with Bitcoin via Crypto.com
Dubai: Crypto.com has become the first virtual asset service provider in the UAE to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, a landmark approval that will allow the company to offer regulated digital asset payment services to government entities across the country. The licence was granted to the […]
Rain becomes the first crypto platform in Bahrain to enable in-app Payment Checkout via BenefitPay
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Rain Management W.L.L (Rain Bahrain) and BENEFIT—the Kingdom’s leading innovators in fintech and electronic financial services—have joined forces to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset economy. As a result of this strategic partnership, Rain becomes the first crypto platform in Bahrain to integrate BenefitPay as a direct payment […]
Bitget Launches QR-Based Payments for Daily Needs, Targets 2.2 billion Users Globally
Global, May 8, 2026 Bitget, Bitget Launches QR-Based Payments for Daily Needs, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced its Scan to Pay feature on Bitget Pay, enabling users to spend USDT directly at offline merchants by scanning QR codes through the Bitget App. The feature is now live across selected markets across Southeast […]
