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‘Come to Dubai, habibi,’ what’s luring crypto companies to the Middle East?
Dubai's strategic allure: Tax breaks, top talent, and a vibrant crypto ecosystem draw global digital asset pioneers.
Christina Comben 8 min read
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ETF
Spot Ethereum ETFs post 14-day inflow run, lifting year-to-date haul above $3B
In addition to the significant inflows, recent data shows that institutional interest surpassed $1 billion in the first quarter.
Exchanges
Gemini files confidential IPO draft as Circle’s shares register a new all-time high near $124
The Gemini filing confirms February reports that the Winklevoss twins saw the regulatory shifts in the US as a favorable scenario for an IPO.
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Culture
X and Polymarket partner up to bring decentralized prediction markets to social media
Polymarket and X aim to decentralize truth-discovery by integrating prediction markets into social media.
Stablecoins
Uber eyes stablecoins for faster settlements, lower FX costs for global operations
Dara Khosrowshahi said stablecoins could compress costs in regions where local banking rails remain expensive or slow.
Trading
Circle stock price skyrockets 234% in less than 30 minutes causing multiple trading halts
CRCL surpassed $103 in price shortly after its debut on NYSE.
Adoption
Bluebird gold mining company embraces Bitcoin in bold shift from tradition, shares soar 60%
Gold's traditional role as a safe haven challenged by Bitcoin's growing market dominance.
Stablecoins
Circle set to exceed IPO expectations after overwhelming investor demand
Circle's IPO was oversubscribed by more than 25x on the back of robust demand from institutional investors and major financial firms.
Banking
JPMorgan to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral, consider digital holdings in evaluations
JP Morgan integrates Bitcoin ETFs and digital asset holdings into lending criteria amid growing institutional confidence.
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AI
Sentient’s AI chatbot Dobby Plus challenges OpenAI with open-source, user-governed AI model
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Spanish coffee chain Vanadi seeks financial jolt with €1 billion Bitcoin gamble
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