Ripple Secures $280M Diamond Tokenization as UAE Pushes Real-World Assets Onto XRPL

Key Takeaways: Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt have tokenized more than 280 million polished diamonds in the UAE. The program utilizes the use of the XRP Ledger, and Ripple offers The post Ripple Secures $280M Diamond Tokenization as UAE Pushes Real-World Assets Onto XRPL appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ripple-backed custody secures $280 million diamond tokenization push in UAE

The project has already moved more than $280 million of polished diamonds on-chain in Dubai, with Ripple providing custody infrastructure as the firms work toward a regulated tokenized trading setup. дальше »

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Trump denies knowledge of UAE sheikh’s $500M stake in World Liberty

United States President Donald Trump has denied any knowledge of reports that a company linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan has acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial. “I don’t know about it,” Trump said during a… дальше »

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Trump sold 49% of WLFI to UAE royal through reported $500M investment in USD1 digital dollar

New reports says Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, or investors tied to him, agreed in January 2025 to invest $500 million into Trump-linked World Liberty Financial for about a 49% stake. дальше »

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UAE royal bought Trump influence through reported $500M investment in WLFI digital dollar

New reports says Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, or investors tied to him, agreed in January 2025 to invest $500 million into Trump-linked World Liberty Financial for about a 49% stake. дальше »

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Bitcoin traders weigh UAE stake in Trump-linked WLFI stablecoin empire

UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon quietly bought 49% of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, tying its USD1 stablecoin to a $2B Binance deal and sensitive US AI chip policy. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a senior United Arab Emirates official,… дальше »

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UAE Sheikh Purchased 49% Of Trump Family-Linked World Liberty Financial For $500 Million Days Before Inauguration

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Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Gets $500 Million Boost From UAE: Report

A US-linked crypto startup received a major foreign cash injection this week, stirring questions in Washington about money, access, and transparency. Reports say a UAE-backed investor paid roughly $500 million for nearly half of the company, a deal that was not widely known when it closed. дальше »

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UAE unveils first central bank–approved stablecoin, challenging USDC on home turf

The UAE has officially entered the stablecoin race. Universal Digital Intl launched USDU, the country’s first central bank–approved stablecoin, giving it a regulatory edge over Circle дальше »

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UAE Approves Its First USD-Backed Stablecoin Under Central Bank Oversight

The United Arab Emirates has officially approved its first U. S. dollar–backed stablecoin, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital finance strategy. The Central Bank of the UAE has given regulatory clearance to USDU, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U. дальше »

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UAE Debuts First Central Bank-Approved Stablecoin USDU

The USDU token operates inside a bank-regulated settlement framework under the Payment Token Services Regulation. The post UAE Debuts First Central Bank-Approved Stablecoin USDU appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Stablecoin agentic payments are the UAE’s next differentiator | Opinion

The UAE’s multi-faceted strengths position it to spearhead stablecoin-led agentic payments, expediting the integration of innovative technologies. дальше »

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Energy companies are ignoring Bitcoin’s stabilization benefits to chase a wealthier, less flexible buyer

Former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), recently stated that the UAE generates surplus power in order to cover “three days” of high demand each year, making Bitcoin a buyer of last resort for energy that would otherwise go unused. дальше »

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Energy grid operators are ignoring Bitcoin’s stabilization benefits to chase a wealthier, less flexible buyer

Former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), recently stated that the UAE generates surplus power in order to cover “three days” of high demand each year, making Bitcoin a buyer of last resort for energy that would otherwise go unused. дальше »

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Crypto Adoption Heats Up Worldwide: Dirham Stablecoins, Digital Yuan Deposits & More

Crypto adoption gained momentum this week, with governments and financial authorities of the UAE, India, China, and Turkmenistan showing big signs. дальше »

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UAE’s dirham stablecoin race widens as RAKBank nets in-principle approval

RAKBank's in-principle nod from the Central Bank of the UAE to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin adds a homegrown bank to the UAE’s stablecoin race. дальше »

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'Welcome to the Party': Ripple Exec Reacts to Coinbase UAE Entry

A Ripple executive has reacted to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's tweet about a potential UAE expansion. дальше »

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UAE Telecom Group e& Integrates AI Maryah Community Bank for Utility of Dirham-Backed AE Coin

UAE telecom giant e& teams up with AI Maryah Bank to test AE Coin for seamless bill payments, recharges, kiosks, and future e-commerce utility. дальше »

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UAE Telecom Powerhouse Embraces Dirham Stablecoin In New Payment Trial

e& UAE, United Arab Emirates’ telecom giant, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Maryah Community Bank to trial AE Coin, a Central Bank-licensed stablecoin, as a payment option across the telco’s services. дальше »

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UAE telecom group e& to trial dirham-backed stablecoin payments across digital services

e& UAE will pilot AE Coin, a Central Banklicensed stablecoin, for telecom payments in partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank. The post UAE telecom group e& to trial dirham-backed stablecoin payments across digital services appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital opens Abu Dhabi office as Middle East push accelerates

Galaxy Digital opens an Abu Dhabi office under ADGM, deepening its Middle East footprint as UAE regulators fast-track major exchanges and stablecoin issuers. Digital asset firm Galaxy Digital has established a new entity in Abu Dhabi as part of its… дальше »

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Founder of crypto pyramid scheme Finiko deported from UAE

Irina Volk, spokesperson for Russia’s MVD, announced that a person accused of leading Finiko and committing large-scale fraud has been transferred to Russian custody at Dubai Airport. дальше »

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Galaxy expands to UAE as part of Middle East push

The digital assets company is one of many to seek regulatory approval from UAE authorities or attempt to expand their services into a region drawing them in. дальше »

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Bitcoin Meets Shari’ah Finance As UAE Bank Leads The Way

Ruya Bank has launched in-app Bitcoin trading, becoming the first Shari’ah-compliant bank to let customers buy and sell the cryptocurrency using a mobile banking app. Related Reading: South Korea Tightens Grip On Crypto Exchanges, Imposes Bank-Level Standards According to the bank, the move follows approval by its Shari’ah-governance board and was built with a regulated […] дальше »

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Abu Dhabi Steps Up Crypto Regulation: Tether, Circle Secure Major Approvals

Tether and Circle, issuers of the two largest stablecoins in the world, have just received major regulatory greenlights in UAE’s Abu Dhabi. Tether’s Stablecoin Recognized As ARFT, While Circle Obtains FSP License Major developments related to the cryptocurrency sector have occurred in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week, with Tether and Circle both winning […] дальше »

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Circle stock faces technical sell signal amid UAE license

Ali Martinez says the TD Sequential indicator on the daily chart flashed a sell signal for Circle after previously identifying the recent local bottom. дальше »

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Circle Secures Full ADGM License as UAE Opens Door to Massive Stablecoin Expansion

Key Takeaways: Circle gains a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from Abu Dhabi Global Market, enabling regulated USDC payment and settlement services across the UAE. The company appoints former The post Circle Secures Full ADGM License as UAE Opens Door to Massive Stablecoin Expansion appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Circle gains full ADGM approval to offer regulated USDC payment services

The ADGM license allows Circle to offer fully regulated USDC stablecoin services in the UAE. Circle is expanding its reach with institutional payment and settlement rails. UAE has strengthened its position as a hub for compliant digital-asset activity. дальше »

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UAE’s Security General Hails BTC as a ‘Key Pillar in Future Finance’ at Bitcoin MENA Conference

Bitcoin Magazine UAE’s Security General Hails BTC as a ‘Key Pillar in Future Finance’ at Bitcoin MENA Conference At the Bitcoin MENA conference, UAE’s Mohammed Al Shamsi called the nation’s Bitcoin adoption a key part of a “historical phase” reshaping the global financial system. дальше »

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Binance wins full Abu Dhabi licences as UAE pushes for tighter crypto rules

Binance is preparing for a major operational shift after securing three new licenses required to run its global platform in Abu Dhabi. The move positions the exchange to work under one of the world’s most structured digital-asset regimes at a time when regulatory clarity is becoming a competitive advantage. дальше »

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Cosmoverse 2025 Set a New Standard for Web3 Conferences as Sovereign Chains, Central Banks & Cosmos Converged in Split

[Dubai, UAE – Dec. 1, 2025] The fifth edition of Cosmoverse, the flagship conference for the sovereign Cosmos blockchain ecosystem and interoperable finance, concluded last month in Split, Croatia. дальше »

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UAE’s new financial law pulls DeFi and Web3 into regulatory scope

Federal Decree Law No. 6 expands the UAE central bank’s authority over DeFi, ending the “just code” defense and imposing penalties of up to $272 million. дальше »

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Animoca Brands secures fund management approval in Abu Dhabi

Animoca Brands gains in-principle approval for a fund management business in Abu Dhabi, boosting its regulated operations in the UAE digital asset sector. Animoca Brands has received in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority to establish a fund… дальше »

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UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund Tripled BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Stake Ahead Of Crypto Crash, Says It’s Digital Gold

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) more than tripled its exposure to BlackRock’s US spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) in the third quarter, just before [...] дальше »

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UAE controls 6,450 Bitcoin from state-backed mining

The UAE's significant Bitcoin holdings could enhance its influence in global cryptocurrency markets and impact international financial dynamics. The post UAE controls 6,450 Bitcoin from state-backed mining appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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HSBC to bring tokenized deposits to US and UAE as stablecoin race heats up

HSBC is the latest megabank to double down on tokenized deposits versus stablecoins by preparing for new launches in the US and the UAE next year. дальше »

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The Era of DEX Dominance: BasePerp, the First Base Perpetual DEX, Announced Its ICO

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17th November 2025, Chainwire дальше »

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No, United Arab Emirates Did Not Ban Bitcoin

The UAE has not banned Bitcoin. Authorities clarified that crypto businesses must be licensed, but residents can still buy, hold, and trade Bitcoin freely. The post No, United Arab Emirates Did Not Ban Bitcoin appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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UAE’s New Law Sparks ‘Bitcoin Ban’ Fears After Harsh Penalties

UAE's new law criminalizes unlicensed crypto tools, risking $136M fines and Dubai's crypto hub status. The post UAE’s New Law Sparks ‘Bitcoin Ban’ Fears After Harsh Penalties appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UAE tests ‘digital dirham’ with live transaction using mBridge platform

The United Arab Emirates has completed its first government transaction using a central bank digital currency (CBDC), marking a significant step in its Digital Dirham project. This test payment, made through the cross-border mBridge platform, confirms the UAE’s technical integration and signals readiness for wider government and private sector adoption of CBDCs. The development is […] дальше »

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UAE’s ‘digital dirham’ CBDC pilot completes first transaction

The United Arab Emirates' central bank digital currency pilot has made its first transaction, reportedly completed in under two minutes. дальше »

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Solmate Launches First Bare-Metal Solana Validator in UAE at 0% Commission

Solmate Infrastructure launched the UAE's first bare-metal Solana validator, minting blocks at zero commission as institutional demand surges with ETFs posting $294M in inflows. The post Solmate Launches First Bare-Metal Solana Validator in UAE at 0% Commission appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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New Book Reveals the People and Policies Behind the UAE’s Crypto Revolution

Arabian Crypto, a new book by Charles d’Haussy and Jame DiBiasio, offers an inside look at how the UAE rapidly evolved into a global center for digital assets. дальше »

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PlayAI to List $PLAI Token on KuCoin, Bitget and MEXC After $6.3M Raise and Mainnet Launch

Dubai, UAE – 4 November 2025 – PlayAI, the programmable automation layer where crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) meet, has announced that its native token, $PLAI, will list next week on KuCoin, Bitget, and MEXC. дальше »

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UAE’s second largest telecom provider Du launches Bitcoin cloud mining service

UAE residents can now mine Bitcoin without owning hardware, as telecom operator du launches its first-ever Bitcoin cloud mining platform, “Cloud Miner.” du launches UAE’s first cloud Bitcoin mining platform UAE’s second largest telecom operator du has launched a Bitcoin… дальше »

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UAE residents can soon pay government fees with crypto

Crypto.com has become the first VASP in the UAE to receive IPA for SVF license, enabling regulated digital payments — like government fees in crypto — automatically converted into UAE dirhams or AED-pegged stablecoins once final compliance checks are completed.… дальше »

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Crypto.com wins Central Bank of UAE nod for Stored Value Facilities license

The approval will allow Crypto.com to enable crypto-to-dirham payments for government services and commercial use under Central Bank oversight. дальше »

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Bybit Becomes UAE’s First Crypto Exchange to Secure Full SCA Virtual Asset License

Key Takeaways: Bybit has received the first-ever full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The license allows Bybit to offer regulated trading, brokerage, The post Bybit Becomes UAE’s First Crypto Exchange to Secure Full SCA Virtual Asset License appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Bybit Becomes First Exchange To Receive UAE Trading License

Bybit achieves a major milestone as the first crypto exchange licensed in the UAE, launching a 500-employee hub in Abu Dhabi to power its global expansion strategy. The post Bybit Becomes First Exchange To Receive UAE Trading License appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bybit secures UAE’s first full crypto exchange license

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has secured the first full crypto exchange operator license in the United Arab Emirates. The Virtual Asset Platform Operator License, issued by the Securities and Commodities Authority, sees Bybit become the… дальше »

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