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XRP, TON win approval in Dubai International Financial Centre free trade zone

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) recognized two more tokens on Nov. 2, adding XRP (XRP) and Toncoin (TON) to its list of recognized tokens. They join Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) as coins recognized in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The tokens’ new status will allow financial

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Dubai VARA grants ‘initial approval’ to crypto firm WadzPay

The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued an “Initial Approval” license to the crypto firm WadzPay, marking a pivotal step in the company’s journey toward obtaining a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license for virtual asset services and activities.According to the announcement, Wadzpay’s VARA license allows it to

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Web3 wallet Backpack to launch VASP-licensed crypto exchange in Dubai

The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license to the crypto wallet Backpack, resulting in the launch of Backpack Exchange. Backpack’s VARA license is limited to crypto exchange services in Dubai and does not allow the company to offer any other of its

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Crypto custodian BitGo eyes Dubai expansion, applies for license

BitGo head Mike Belshe said the firm is close to receiving approval from the Dubai regulator. Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo, backed by Goldman Sachs, is seeking expansion into the Middle East following a recent $100 million funding round, which brought the company’s valuation to $1.75 billion. In an interview with Financial News, BitGo

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Standard Chartered Bank to Launch Crypto Custody Service in Dubai

Starting from the first quarter of 2024, the crypto custody service will be operated by Zodia Custody – the leading institution-first digital asset custodian by Standard Chartered. British multinational services company Standard Chartered PLC (LSE: STAN) is planning to launch a crypto custody service for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to institutional

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OpenAI partners with G42 in Dubai eyeing Middle East expansion

OpenAI, the maker of popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, and Dubai-based technology holding group G42 announced a new partnership on Oct. 18 to expand AI capabilities in the Middle East region. The two companies plan to leverage OpenAI’s generative AI models in sectors of G42’s expertise, including financial services, energy,

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Solana Foundation to Provide Technical Support for Dubai DMCC Free Zone as Ecosystem Partner

The DMCC said it onboarded the Solana Foundation as one of its ecosystem partners for technical support and to build a robust ecosystem. The Solana Foundation has joined the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) as an ecosystem partner. The DMCC, a free economic zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will

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