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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.

BlackRock, a leading global asset manager, recently held its first board meeting in Abu Dhabi, a move that signifies its heightened focus on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the wider Middle East region.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), which is part of Mubadala Investment Company, has significantly increased its exposure to Bitcoin, nearly tripling its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) during the third quarter.

Crypto exchange platform Bybit has been granted a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator license by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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

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 United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly cementing its reputation as a global hub for digital assets, with a growing number of governmental entities and businesses, from judiciary bodies to airlines, taxi services, and gas stations, embracing cryptocurrency payments.

As Bitcoin breaches the unprecedented $122,000 mark for the first time today, the global cryptocurrency job market is experiencing a significant boom.

Eric Trump announces Trump Tower Dubai will accept cryptocurrency payments, marking a major adoption of digital currencies in luxury real estate. Learn more about this blockchain integration.

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.

While many regions around the world are grappling with conflict and uncertainty, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to thrive as a hub for innovation, business, and opportunity.

The Ras Al Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), a free economic zone in the United Arab Emirates focused on digital assets, is poised to launch a groundbreaking legal framework specifically designed for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).