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Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff

Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives and fiat services including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals.

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Ripple Executive on Crypto Regulation in Middle East VS. U.S.

Ripple is announcing plans to expand into Dubai. Navin Gupta, Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, discusses how crypto regulation in the UAE impacted its decision. Plus, he compares the U.S. regulatory environment to the UAE, saying, "it's night and day."

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Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai

Ripple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $200 million. Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, Navin Gupta, discusses the blockchain company's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region.

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3AC Founders’ OPNX Exchange Formally Reprimanded by Dubai Crypto Regulator

According to an official notice, OPNX has been formally reprimanded by Dubai's crypto regulator for operating an unregulated exchange. CoinDesk's Jack Schickler discusses what the April 18th notice means for the bankruptcy claims exchange set up by the founders of collapsed hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC).

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UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms

The mandatory licensing regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless they are already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab Emirates.

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Crypto Exchange Bybit Opens Global Headquarters in Dubai

The city recently unveiled its licensing requirements for crypto entities.

Crypto.com has moved closer to getting a license to operate in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)

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Binance MENA General Manager on Future of Crypto

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is shedding new insights on the crypto exchange's presence in the Middle East and North Africa, commonly referred to as "MENA," after a recent AMA about the region. Binance MENA General Manager Alex Chehade discusses his outlook for crypto in Dubai and MENA at large, citing the benefits of the "progressive regulatory framework" in the region. 

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State of Crypto Regulation In Dubai

Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer, Irina Heaver, based in Dubai and Switzerland, discusses the state of crypto regulation in Dubai and why she thinks it is poised to become the "crypto capital of the world."

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Dubai Is the 'Crypto Capital of the World,' Lawyer Says

Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer Irina Heaver, based in Switzerland and Dubai, discusses the state of crypto in Dubai, explaining why the region is a "crypto capital of the world."

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UAE Unveils CBDC Strategy, First Phase to Be Completed by Mid-2024

The first phase of the Digital Dirham is expected to be completed over the next 12 to 15 months.

Crypto.com has moved closer to getting a license to operate in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)