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UAE banks signal digital asset demand with Taurus, Zand collaboration
UAE's first digital bank Zand partners with Swiss firm Taurus to offer crypto services.
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Tether EDU looks to boost digital asset education in Turkey, across Middle East
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Telegram-based web3 game Hamster Kombat draws Irani general’s ire amid rising local player base
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Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July
The digital rial will bypass paper bills, card transactions, and interbank settlement.
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever launches AI firm focused on safety above all
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CBDCs could boost financial inclusion, ease cross-border payments in the Middle East, IMF says
The global financial regulator warned that the digital currencies could pose challenges to financial stability.
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Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project
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India’s securities watchdog calls for crypto regulation; Turkey moves toward licensing model
Both developments could build frameworks for engagement rather than harsh policies.
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