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Dubai Government-Owned Bank Emirates NBD Offers Crypto Trading Through Liv X App

Liv is offering its crypto service using infrastructure operated by Aquanow, a digital asset platform licensed by Dubai's VARA

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Middle East-Based Sigma Capital Unveils $100M Fund to Accelerate Web3 Innovations

The fund will focus on DeFi, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure by managing a portfolio of liquid tokens

Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

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As BIS Mulls Shutting Down mBridge, Its Innovation Hub Calls The Project a ‘Public Good’

Putin's interest in an alternative international payments system has focused attention on mBridge.

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Regulatory Game-Changer: OKX's Crypto Expansion in Dubai

CoinDesk Indices Head of Product Andy Baehr joins "Markets Daily" for a special episode in Dubai and discusses the evolving landscape of the crypto market. Plus, insights on OKX's expansion to the UAE and its regulatory impacts. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

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UAE Region Ras Al-Khaimah Launches Framework for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations in Free Zone

The regime will enable DAO's to have tax optimization and legal clarity, Dr. Sameer Al Ansari, CEO of RAK DAO said in a statement.

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Sui Launches ‘Incubator’ Hub in Dubai for ‘On the Spot’ Solution Engineering

The hub is in collaboration with Ghaf Group, a blockchain firm in the region.

Kostas Chalkias, co-Founder and chief cryptographer at Mysten Labs, at Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

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Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official

Senior official Sean McHugh disputed any perception of VARA being a friendlier-than-usual crypto regulator.

Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

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OKX Goes Live in UAE, Targeting TradFi Institutions, Retail Market

The exchange is the first to go live with dirham banking integration and a dirham-denominated order book, Rifad Mahasneh, general manager for the Middle East, told CoinDesk.

OKX CMO Haider Rafique, Middle East General Manager Rifad Mahasneh and President Hong Fang at a press conference in Dubai. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

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Dubai's VARA Fines, Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against 7 Crypto Entities

The action is rare for a region attempting to project itself as a global crypto hub.

Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

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Trump Leads Harris on Polymarket After Musk Endorsement; Tether Celebrates 10-Year Birthday

"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Donald Trump is leading Democratic rival Kamala Harris by 3 percentage points in Polymarket's election contract following Elon Musk's endorsement. Plus, Tether is developing a customized stablecoin solution to adhere to regulatory requirements in Europe and the UAE has exempted all crypto transactions from having to pay value-added tax.

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