mBridge CBDC project preparing for new members, launch of minimum viable product
The project now includes central and commercial banks of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE. Future new members were not identified. Go to Source
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Saudi Arabia looks to blockchain gaming and Web3 to diversify economy
The kingdom is currently diversifying its economy away from oil and turning to new opportunities, such as gaming and Web3. Go to Source
Bitcoin may hit $100K by capturing ‘even 2%–5% of gold’s market cap’ — Hut8 VP Sue Ennis
New developments in the Bitcoin mining space have Hut8 vice president Sue Ennis convinced that well positioned miners will thrive after the next BTC halving. Go to Source
Nomura, CoinShares, Ledger joint venture Komainu wins Dubai crypto license
Komainu attained the final step in VARA’s licensing process nearly 10 months after securing its MVP license in November 2022. Go to Source
Abu Dhabi grants virtual asset firm M2 permission to offer crypto services
M2 platform will launch later in 2023, allowing UAE-based retail and institutional clients to buy, sell and custody virtual assets. Go to Source
Dubai lures AI, Web3 enterprises with 90% subsidized commercial licenses
In addition to attracting talent, Dubai has also given out operational licenses to crypto exchanges over the past several months. Go to Source
UAE signs deal to develop carbon credit system on Venom Foundation blockchain
The UAE recently announced that it intends to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, a marked increase over its previous pledge. Go to Source
FTX files motion to exclude its Dubai unit from bankruptcy proceedings
FTX filed for bankruptcy in November last year, entering into Chapter 11 proceedings with 102 units around the world. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Binance to offer crypto broker-dealer services in Dubai with new license
Binance is now officially allowed to offer crypto services to institutional and qualified retail investors in Dubai. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Abu Dhabi regulator grants trading firm Rain permission to offer crypto services
The announcement followed crypto exchange Binance receiving similar permission from the Abu Dhabi regulator in November 2022. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
