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Абу-Даби: богатая столица Ближнего Востока, создающая мост от TradFi к Криптo

Сердце Криптo в столице Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов на самом деле находится в офшоре в Abu Dhabi Global Рынки, экономической свободной зоне. Имея мандат на поощрение финтеха, 6-е место в рейтинге Криптo Hubs 2023 от CoinDesk поддерживает открытыми линии связи между регуляторами и Криптo .

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Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push

Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.

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Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.

Ripple is announcing plans to expand into Dubai. Navin Gupta, Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, discusses how crypto regulation in the UAE impacted its decision. Plus, he compares the U.S. regulatory environment to the UAE, saying, "it's night and day."

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Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai

Ripple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $200 million. Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, Navin Gupta, discusses the blockchain company's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region.

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3AC Founders’ OPNX Exchange Formally Reprimanded by Dubai Crypto Regulator

According to an official notice, OPNX has been formally reprimanded by Dubai's crypto regulator for operating an unregulated exchange. CoinDesk's Jack Schickler discusses what the April 18th notice means for the bankruptcy claims exchange set up by the founders of collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC).

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Binance MENA General Manager on Future of Crypto

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is shedding new insights on the crypto exchange's presence in the Middle East and North Africa, commonly referred to as "MENA," after a recent AMA about the region. Binance MENA General Manager Alex Chehade discusses his outlook for crypto in Dubai and MENA at large, citing the benefits of the "progressive regulatory framework" in the region. 

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State of Crypto Regulation In Dubai

Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer, Irina Heaver, based in Dubai and Switzerland, discusses the state of crypto regulation in Dubai and why she thinks it is poised to become the "crypto capital of the world."

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Dubai Is the 'Crypto Capital of the World,' Lawyer Says

Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer Irina Heaver, based in Switzerland and Dubai, discusses the state of crypto in Dubai, explaining why the region is a "crypto capital of the world."

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Криптo биржа опционов Deribit планирует переехать в Дубай: отчет

На фоне своей более масштабной глобальной экспансии панамская биржа присматривается к эмирату.

Dubai leaders want to turn the UAE city into a hub for the metaverse by 2030. (Captured Blinks Photography/Getty)

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Do Kwon Reportedly in Serbia; Future of FTX’s Political Donations

U.S. prosecutors are considering criminal charges against crypto exchange Binance and individual executives, including founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Reuters reports. Do Kwon, wanted internationally in connection with Terra's collapse, has moved to Serbia through Dubai, according to CoinDesk Korea. And Bloomberg reports that at least $73 million of political donations tied to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX may be at risk of being clawed back.

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