Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi rolls out dirham-backed stablecoin for public use
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30 April, 2025

Abu Dhabi rolls out dirham-backed stablecoin for public use

The proposed dirham-backed stablecoin adheres to full regulatory compliance processes and will operate under the central bank's supervision.
Nigeria turns to blockchain to tackle land fraud
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23 September, 2024

Nigeria turns to blockchain to tackle land fraud

Elsewhere, the UAE has issued a license to Finstreet, a new digital exchange that offers blockchain-powered solutions, including tokenization and...
Zumo joins the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration
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21 August, 2024

Zumo joins the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration

Zumo has signed the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, reinforcing the platform's commitment to a greener financial services industry as...
Nomura subsidiary Laser Digital obtains license to operate in the UAE
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26 June, 2024

Nomura subsidiary Laser Digital obtains license to operate in the UAE

The Nomura subsidiary may provide broker-dealer and fund management services to retail and institutional clients in the UAE, with CEO...
Abu Dhabi free zone inks MOU with auditing firm for blockchain security, compliance standards
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2 May, 2024

Abu Dhabi free zone inks MOU with auditing firm for blockchain security, compliance standards

The ADGM-Hacken collaboration will focus on developing security standards, on-chain monitoring solutions in line with the region's aspiration to become...
UAE lays out updated AML policy in compliance with FATF Travel Rule
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30 December, 2023

UAE lays out updated AML policy in compliance with FATF Travel Rule

The amended rules will apply to VASPs, banks, and designated non-financial businesses and professions while seeking to clarify the definition...
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