UK’s FinProm a welcome change, but challenge persists — Transak compliance head
On Oct. 8, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed new marketing rules compelling cryptocurrency firms to promote…
UAE emirate launches new free zone for digital assets, Web3 and AI
Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi inaugurated the new RAK Digital Assets…
Nomura’s crypto arm Laser Digital bags Dubai VARA license
The crypto arm of Nomura has obtained an operating license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) amid…
CertiK to launch compensation plan for $2M Merlin DEX exploit
Blockchain security firm CertiK is launching a compensation plan to cover the $2 million lost during a public…
UAE central bank signs deal for CBDC strategy
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) is inching closer to fully launching its central bank…
Sygnum sees increased crypto firm inquiries after US banking giants collapse
Zurich-based digital asset bank Sygnum is seeing an influx in inquiries from international crypto firms looking for new…
UAE free zone to explore Bitcoin payments for services, lawyer says
The free zone for virtual asset firms in the Ras Al Khaimah emirate aims to foster regulated and…
UAE emirate to launch free zone for digital and virtual asset firms
Ras Al Khaimah, one of the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE) seven Emirates, is set to launch a free…
Oman to establish regulatory framework for virtual assets
Despite the warnings about investing in digital assets by Oman’s central bank, about 65,000 residents hold cryptocurrencies. The…