Crypto
UAE plans to launch digital dirham this year to boost financial inclusion and fight crime
UAE's financial innovation leaps forward as the digital Dirham prepares to support smart contracts and tokenization.
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Dubai offers tokenization sandbox to boost digital finance leadership
Dubai's tokenization sandbox supports firms in delivering innovative investment solutions with regulatory oversight.
Crypto
Ripple’s becomes first blockchain to acquire Dubai regulatory approval for cross-border payment
Ripple gains strategic foothold in the UAE, enhancing its global regulatory reach with over 60 international licenses.
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Adoption
Abu Dhabi invests $437M in Bitcoin ETFs, Wisconsin doubles its holdings
Abu Dhabi added IBIT shares to its $302 billion in assets under management, while SWIB surpassed $320M in BTC exposure.
Exchanges
HashKey expands global footprint with Dubai virtual asset license approval
HashKey's approval from Dubai authorities marks its latest achievement in becoming a global digital asset leader.
Adoption
Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi
Chainlink's Cross-Chain Protocol offers secure and compliant solutions for Project Diamond's institutional user base.
Stablecoins
Tether’s USDT stablecoin integrates into Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem
Tether's landmark recognition in the UAE underscores the growing global influence of stablecoins within regulated financial ecosystems.
Adoption
Russia proposes digital asset investment platform for developing markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed establishing a BRICS digital asset platform to boost investment opportunities in emerging economies.
CBDCs
BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity
The project, designed to simplify cross-border payments through CBDCs, has raised concerns over potential misuse to evade US sanctions.
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