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Policy

Nomura-Backed Crypto Custody Firm Komainu Wins Operating License in Dubai

The company can now offer its full range of digital asset custody services to clients in the emirate, including institutional staking and collateral management.

Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)

Policy

3AC Founders' OPNX Fined $2.7M by Dubai Crypto Regulator

The exchange co-founded by Kyle Davies, Su Zhu and Mark Lamb was formally reprimanded by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in May.

Kyle Davies (left) and Su Zhu (middle). (Kyle Davies/X)

Policy

FTX Wants Dubai Unit Removed From U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings

Liquidating FTX Dubai under UAE law would make way for the timely distribution of any outstanding liabilities, the bankrupt estate argued in court filings.

New FTX CEO John J. Ray III (C-Span)

Finance

Nomura’s Crypto Arm Gains Operating License Approval in Dubai

Laser Digital will start its trading and asset management business in the coming months.

Laser Digital CEO Jez Mohideen

Policy

Binance Wins Operational License in Dubai

Binance met pre-conditions set since receiving a preparatory licence in September 2022.

Binance gets a license to operate more services in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Bitget Opens Dubai Office, Plans Middle East Expansion

The crypto trading platform plans to hire up to 60 new members of staff in the region.

Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

Opinion

Why Crypto Companies Are Warming to the United Arab Emirates

Regulatory agencies in UAE emirates Dubai and Abu Dhabi have provided clear rules to follow. And going by BitOasis' recent suspension, the rules will be enforced.

Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)

Policy

Dubai Regulator Suspends Crypto Exchange BitOasis' Conditional License

BitOasis said it's working closely with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to fulfil the conditions.

Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)

Finance

Julius Baer Eyes Expansion to Dubai for Crypto Services: Bloomberg

The expansion would be the private bank's first for its crypto offering beyond its native Switzerland, where it has provided digital asset services since the start of 2020.

Blockchain.com abrirá una oficina en Dubai. (Shutterlk/Shutterstock)

Consensus Magazine

Crypto Hubs 2023: Where to Live Freely and Work Smart

With shifting regulatory regimes worldwide, crypto is on the move to find the best locales to put down roots, get licensed, register or just be. Crypto Hubs 2023, our ranking of the top 15 global crypto hubs, is a good place to start.

illustration of a globe with crypto symbols