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ADGM Signs MoU with Hacken to Enhance Blockchain Security and Compliance Standards

ADGM Signs MoU with Hacken to Enhance Blockchain Security and Compliance Standards

April 26, 2024 Abu Dhabi UAE ADGM

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has partnered with Hacken.io, a company specializing in blockchain security auditing, to enhance blockchain security and compliance standards. This collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties. The MoU outlines a

Binance Secures Full Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Dubai

Binance Secures Full Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Dubai

April 18, 2024 Dubai VARA Binance

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has been granted a full virtual asset service provider (VASP) license by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This milestone marks a major step forward for both Binance and Dubai's growing virtual asset ecosystem, as

Dubai's VARA Looks to Simplify Compliance for Small-Scale Virtual Asset Operators

Dubai's VARA Looks to Simplify Compliance for Small-Scale Virtual Asset Operators

April 17, 2024 Dubai VARA Virtual Assets

Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) is taking steps to make it easier for smaller virtual asset companies to operate in the emirate. The regulator plans to reduce the financial burdens these firms face in an effort to create a more supportive environment for their operations. Speaking at

Hong Kong Approves First Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs

Hong Kong Approves First Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs

April 15, 2024 Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Ethereum ETF

Hong Kong has conditionally approved its first spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange traded funds (ETFs), positioning the city to become Asia's virtual asset hub. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has given the green light to at least three offshore Chinese asset managers, including the Hong

Shaping the Future of Web3 at TOKEN2049 Dubai

Shaping the Future of Web3 at TOKEN2049 Dubai

April 11, 2024 Dubai Conferences Cryptocurrency

The highly anticipated TOKEN2049 Dubai conference is set to take place from April 18-19, 2024, at the Madinat Jumeirah resort. This premier crypto gathering promises to bring together the most influential voices in the Web3 ecosystem, with an impressive lineup of speakers that includes industry leaders, innovators, and regulators. The

China's Largest Funds Seek Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in Hong Kong

China's Largest Funds Seek Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in Hong Kong

April 9, 2024 Hong Kong China Bitcoin ETF

China's largest fund management firms are leveraging their Hong Kong subsidiaries to apply for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move comes as Hong Kong positions itself as a global hub for virtual assets, providing a regulatory framework that encourages the development of the crypto industry. Leading Chinese

Crypto.com Secures Full Operational Virtual Assets License in Dubai

Crypto.com Secures Full Operational Virtual Assets License in Dubai

April 9, 2024 Dubai UAE Virtual Asset Service Provider

Crypto.com has obtained full operational approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This milestone marks the first time a global crypto exchange has been granted permission to operate with fiat currency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Virtual Assets in the UAE Crypto.com's

London Stock Exchange to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETN Market in May

London Stock Exchange to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETN Market in May

March 27, 2024 London UK Bitcoin

The London Stock Exchange will start trading Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded notes (ETNs). The move aims to attract a wide array of issuers and investors, similar to the impact of Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. market.

Abu Dhabi's Tungsten Launches Custody Services for Virtual Assets

Abu Dhabi's Tungsten Launches Custody Services for Virtual Assets

March 20, 2024 Abu Dhabi ADGM Virtual Assets

Tungsten, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered company founded in 2023, has recently launched after securing a license from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi. The company, which counts Abu Dhabi-based Further Ventures among its investors, aims to transform custody solutions for the virtual assets sector, positioning Abu Dhabi as

Dubai International Financial Centre Announces New Digital Assets Law

Dubai International Financial Centre Announces New Digital Assets Law

March 14, 2024 Dubai DIFC Virtual Assets

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted new legislation to provide a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets. The DIFC Digital Assets Law, which was announced March 13, 2024, is the first law globally to define the legal status of digital assets and regulate their use. Key points of

Hong Kong Launches Stablecoin Sandbox

Hong Kong Launches Stablecoin Sandbox

March 13, 2024 Hong Kong Stablecoin Virtual Assets

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a regulatory sandbox for stablecoin issuers. The sandbox launch ties in with the recently concluded public consultation on implementing a regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Set to Host Consensus 2025

Hong Kong Set to Host Consensus 2025

March 11, 2024 Hong Kong Consensus Conferences

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a leading destination for virtual asset enterprises, with the announcement that Consensus 2025, a premier event in the virtual assets world, will be hosted in the city. This move is part of Hong Kong's broader strategy to attract international virtual asset businesses