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The initiative seeks to bolster collaboration between government entities and the logistics industry.

UAE's first digital bank Zand partners with Swiss firm Taurus to offer crypto services.

Tether EDU and BTguru join forces to enhance blockchain education in Turkey.

Siu revealed that the company is evaluating potential listing locations, with Hong Kong and the Middle East emerging as key contenders.

Irani officials have raised concerns over a new web3 "tap-to-earn" game called Hamster Kombat that has gripped the local populace amid deteriorating economic conditions.

The digital rial will bypass paper bills, card transactions, and interbank settlement.

The firm aims to take a "straight shot" at developing a "safe superintelligence."

The global financial regulator warned that the digital currencies could pose challenges to financial stability.

The central bank will test and develop selected applications of the CBDC for settling large payments with local and international banks.

Both developments could build frameworks for engagement rather than harsh policies.

Several analysts analysts remain optimistic on Bitcoin's price trajectory especially as the halving event looms.

Binance has prioritized compliance after settling its legal issues with US authorities last year.

A central bank official said that the versatility of CBDCs will allow them to compete with other digital payment methods that have sidelined traditional cash in recent years.

Senator Tim Scott said the focus on crypto misses the "elephant in the room" because the conversation about illicit financing is "far larger than digital assets."

Recent narratives, fueled by last year's media reports, suggested a significant use of crypto by terrorist groups like Hamas, especially following attacks in Israel.

The partnership aims broaden ADGM's blockchain and Web3 ecosystem in Abu Dhabi by exploring joint initiatives and projects.

Data breach incidents are quite common in the crypto sector due to some of the platform's lax security measures.

UAE financial authority will enforce the FATF Travel Rule to curb anonymity in crypto transactions.