UAE emerges as a pro-Bitcoin mining destination in the Middle East

    The United Arab Emirates’ combined Bitcoin mining capacity is estimated to be around 400 megawatts or 4% of Bitcon’s global hash rate. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gradually solidifying its status as a go-to Bitcoin mining destination in the Middle East. The country has established itself as a pro-Web3 destination for crypto-focused companies with over…

    Bybit’s MVP license in Dubai ‘very restricted,’ CEO says

    Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services. Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit already operates out of Dubai, but its current licensing doesn’t allow the firm to serve all customers, according to its CEO. On June 27, Bybit FinTech FZE, a subsidiary of the global…

    Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange Gemini to seek UAE crypto license

    The United-States-based cryptocurrency exchange is now seeking a license in the United Arab Emirates as it seeks to escape “hostility and [a] lack of clarity” on regulations in the U.S. The Winklevoss-owned crypto exchange Gemini has announced that it has begun the process of acquiring a crypto service license for customers in the United Arab…

    Hong Kong and UAE central banks collab on crypto rules, fintech development

    The two central banks are aiming to align their financial service sectors and said both share “many complementary strengths.” Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) central banks are looking to collaborate on cryptocurrency regulations and financial technology development. On May 30, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said it met with its counterparts at the…

    US risks losing the crypto race to UAE, Korea, Aus and Switzerland: Ark

    The United State crypto ecosystem is facing a “void” of well-established and credible institutions, according to an analyst from ARK Invest. The United States risks losing its position as a leader in the cryptocurrency race against countries including the United Arab Emirates, Korea, Australia and Switzerland, warns ARK Invest analyst Yassine Elmandjra. ▪️Regulatory Uncertainty Around…

    UAE’s federal financial regulator opens licensing applications for VASPs

    Companies that have already acquired licenses from the country’s financial free zones are exempted from the requirement of registering with the regulator. The federal financial regulatory agency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will start receiving licensing applications for firms that want to provide virtual asset services within the country. The…