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Major cryptocurrency industry figures recently convened in Abu Dhabi, aiming to secure investments from wealthy Emirati investors to revitalize the market after a two-month slowdown.

ADNOC Distribution, one of the region's largest networks of fuel and convenience outlets, is launching a major retail pilot to allow customers to pay for fuel and in-store purchases using the AE Coin, the UAE's government-approved, dirham-backed stablecoin.

Bybit announced a major strategic roadmap at its Institutional Gala in Dubai, highlighting key advancements in regulatory compliance and institutional service infrastructure.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted a comprehensive new Central Bank Law (Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025) that brings all digital assets and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) activities under the framework of banking regulation.

Crypto.com, a UAE-regulated crypto exchange, has announced the launch of AED Cash Accounts for users in the United Arab Emirates

RAK Properties, a major real estate developer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a market value of around $1.3 billion, has announced it will now accept cryptocurrency payments for its international property sales.

A recent analysis by Arkham Intelligence has debunked previous rumors and revealed that the United Arab Emirates holds about $700 million in Bitcoin, accumulated primarily through mining operations.

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have reportedly signed a partnership to create a unified regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies across the UAE.

Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network, has seen a 6% retracement from its 24-hour high after United Arab Emirates regulators swiftly refuted claims that staking Toncoin could offer a pathway to UAE residency.

UAE authorities have firmly denied recent reports suggesting that crypto investors could secure a Golden Visa through a staking program tied to The Open Network’s native token, Toncoin (TON).

As the United States braces for a potential shift in cryptocurrency policy with Donald Trump set to assume office on January 20th, global leaders in digital finance are under scrutiny.

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which took effect in December 2023, is prompting a significant exodus of crypto firms, particularly stablecoin issuers, from the bloc.