United Arab Emirates
Demands for Trump ‘crypto’ probes spread beyond usual suspects
Investigations into Trump’s crypto ventures are expanding, complicating Democratic efforts to advance digital asset market structure bills in the Senate.
Kenya’s M-Pesa eyes blockchain integration
M-Pesa is working with a blockchain project backed by the UAE’s royal family to expand into stablecoins and digital assets...
Dubai greenlights digital asset donations to charities
The city’s charitable activities watchdog has launched a service enabling charities to receive donations via digital assets.
Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience
Dubai welcomed 10 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, with the new system expected to reduce congestion...
UAE, China executes first CBDC transaction on mBridge
The heads of the UAE, Chinese central banks jointly commissioned the first cross-border transaction on mBridge as they get started...
Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank
UAE's new Federal Decree Law No. 6 regulates digital assets under the Central Bank, establishing guidelines for financial activities and...
