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Dubai Unveils Metaverse Strategy, Aims to Attract Over 1,000 Firms

Dubai has revealed its metaverse strategy, outlining its plans to attract more than 1,000 blockchain companies to the city and support more than 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030. Could Dubai become one of the world’s top metaverse economies? “The Hash” squad weighs in.

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Dubai Unveils Metaverse Strategy, Aims to Attract Over 1,000 Firms

The strategy is expected to support the creation of more than 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030.

Líderes de Dubai buscan convertir a los EAU en un hub para el metaverso en 2030. (Captured Blinks Photography/Getty)

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Fund Manager Fintonia Group Receives Provisional Virtual Assets License in Dubai

Fintonia Group has followed in the footsteps of several leading crypto companies in securing a license to operate in Dubai.

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OKX Secures License in Dubai and Plans to Open Regional Hub

The exchange has followed in the footsteps of FTX and Kraken in securing a license in the UAE.

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Dubai Regulator: Three Arrows Capital Isn’t Registered Here

The Dubai Financial Services Authority says embattled crypto fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has not set up shop in the emirate, despite co-founder Su Zhu confirming the move in April. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest in 3AC's ongoing saga. "The contagion is real," host Zack Seward said.

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Dubai Regulator: Three Arrows Capital Isn’t Registered Here

The Dubai Financial Services Authority says the embattled crypto fund has not set up shop in the emirate, despite stated plans.

3AC co-founder Su Zhu speaks at Crypto Bahamas. (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)

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Another Crypto Firm Leaves Singapore; S Korean Secrets Sold for Crypto

Three Arrows Capital to move base from Singapore to Dubai. Samsung Asset Management to list blockchain ETF in Hong Kong. South Korean crypto executive, soldier indicted for selling military secrets for Bitcoin. Innovation driving blockchain gaming space forward.

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Three Arrows Capital to Move Headquarters to Dubai, Raise External Capital

Crypto firms eye the Middle East amid regulatory scrutiny from Singaporean officials.

3AC co-founder Su Zhu speaks at Crypto Bahamas. (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)

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Dubai-Based Bybit Makes Move Into Latin America With Launch of Brazil Operation

Brazil is seen as a big prize, with a number of crypto exchanges eyeing the country in 2022.

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Dubai Real Estate Developer to Accept Crypto Payments Amid UAE Push for Crypto Hub Status

Several of the world's biggest crypto exchanges have flocked to the emirates in the last few months.

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