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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular services for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov following his arrest in Paris for alleged cybercrimes. France is investigating Durov for enabling illegal activities through Telegram. Russia has similarly sought to protect Durov’s rights, but France has been described as uncooperative. Telegram denies any wrongdoing, defending its moderation practices … Read more
Tether, the major stablecoin issuer, has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). This initiative, in collaboration with the UAE-based Phoenix Group, aims to provide a secure and efficient means of transacting in AED, catering to both businesses and individuals. The new stablecoin will be fully backed … Read more
Tether teams up with UAE’s Phoenix Group PLC and Green Acorn Investments to launch a Dirham-backed stablecoin, enhancing international trade and remittances. Go to Source
In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance has recognized the payment of salaries in cryptocurrency under employment contracts, marking a significant shift in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s legal approach to digital currencies. The 2024 ruling, case number 1739 of 2024, contrasts with a 2023 decision where a similar claim was rejected … Read more
The vice chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sameep Shastri, has highlighted the economic bloc’s shift away from reliance on the U.S. dollar, opting instead to trade using their national currencies like the Russian ruble, Indian rupee, and Chinese yuan. He underscored the importance of economic self-reliance and the challenge to Western … Read more
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion XRP to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers on the XRP … Read more
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Tether’s profit record, bank-linked crypto trading in the United Arab Emirates, Polymarket’s growth amid US elections, and Coinbase custodian arm. Go to Source
The new integration enables the direct conversion of UAE dirhams into Bitcoin and Ether using M2’s spot market. Go to Source
Zand Bank, the UAE’s first digital bank, has entered into a strategic partnership with Taurus SA, a global leader in digital asset technology for banks. This partnership will cover all aspects of Zand’s digital asset infrastructure, including custody, tokenization, and blockchain connectivity. Zand will leverage Taurus’ integrated custody and tokenization solutions to expand its digital … Read more
Hashed Ventures said it’s in talks with other South Korean crypto firms to help bring them to Abu Dhabi. Go to Source
