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The Middle East and Crypto: The Corporate Perspective

“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Fred Pye, CEO of 3iQ, the Middle East’s first bitcoin fund listed on Dubai’s Nasdaq, along with Dalma Capital Founder & CEO Zachary Cefaratti. They discuss their insights and outlook for institutional interest in crypto and the state of corporate investment in the Middle East.

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HSBC Goes Live on UAE's 'KYC' Blockchain Platform

Data shared over the platform's blockchain enables institutions to see shared data about new customers.

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3iQ’s Bitcoin ETF Rises on First Day of Trading on Nasdaq Dubai

The ETF, trading under the ticker symbol “QBTC,” is the first cryptocurrency fund to go public in the Middle East.

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Dubai Authorities Warn ‘DubaiCoin’ Is an Elaborate Scam

A press release listed on PR Newswire attracted attention to a new Dubai-based crypto called DubaiCoin–but it turns out DubaiCoin was a fraud. The nation’s authorities are warning the press release was fake and the operation is a front for an elaborate phishing scheme.

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3iQ Plans to Raise $200M+ From Bitcoin ETF's Dubai Listing: Report

3iQ has received regulatory clearance for the dual listing of its bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq Dubai.

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Dubai Financial Services Authority Seeks Feedback on Security Token Regulations

The DFSA said it is giving the public 30 days to comment.

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Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin

The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin.

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Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Blockchain Firm Mulls Leaving US

The blockchain company's new Middle East and North Africa headquarters will be within the DIFC financial hub.

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Samsung-Backed Blocko Launches in UAE After Dubai Blockchain Push

Enterprise blockchain provider Blocko has launched in the UAE after raising capital in Asia and Europe.

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Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans

Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

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