At the time of Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, 157,563 Bitcoin addresses held at least $1 million worth of BTC, by January 20, 2026, that number had fallen to 132,383
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Bitcoin falls below $91,000 as early 2026 rally falters despite institutional optimism
Cryptocurrency pulls back from recent highs as traders monitor geopolitical developments and policy decisions
Central Bank of the UAE
RAKBANK secures in-principle approval for AED-backed stablecoin
In-principle approval from the CBUAE marks a milestone in the bank’s digital assets strategy as it combines blockchain efficiency with regulated banking
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Middle East crypto transactions pass $500bn a year as tokenisation boom gathers pace
Crypto transactions in the Middle East now exceed $500bn annually, with tokenised real-world assets set to add $600bn by 2030
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EXCLUSIVE: Consistent crypto discipline beats hype – Alex Reinhardt
Venture capitalist, blockchain expert and Ultima founder outlines a simple long-term approach to building positions in digital assets
Crypto Adoption
UAE tops MENA crypto adoption and ranks 5th worldwide – report
World Crypto Rankings 2025 highlights the UAE’s rise as a regional leader in digital assets and tokenisation, with Dubai emerging as a key global hub
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botim money and Binance sign MoU to explore expanding crypto access in the UAE
Partnership unveiled at Binance Blockchain Week aims to study safe and compliant digital asset services for millions of botim users
Bitcoin
Ruya launches world’s first Shari’ah-compliant Bitcoin trading service for Islamic banking customers
Ruya becomes the first to enable Shari’ah-compliant Bitcoin buying and selling in-app, partnering with Fuze amid crypto adoption
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Binance secures first global crypto licence under Abu Dhabi’s ADGM framework
The approval covers Binance’s operations through three regulated entities based in Abu Dhabi, spanning exchange services, clearing and custody, and broker-dealer activities
Artificial intelligence
Mastercard predicts AI, digital ID and crypto to reshape payments in 2026
Mastercard report reveals six industry trends set to revolutionise money movement as AI agents, digital identity tools and stablecoins move into the mainstream
alternative assets
Bitcoin in bear market territory as it falls below the $95,000 mark
Crypto market capitalisation falls by nearly $1 trillion; Ethereum tracks Bitcoin’s fall to close on $3,180.77, a drop of 32.1% since October 6
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Binance boss CZ ‘grateful’ to Trump after receiving Presidential pardon
Zhao was “prosecuted by the Biden administration in their war on cryptocurrency”, says Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary
Cryptocurrency
Nearly 70% of 2025’s most promising cryptocurrencies suffered double-digit losses year-to-date
Despite a cut of 1,000 coins over the past ten months, the crypto market still counts 9,450 coins and tokens as of this week
Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports explores crypto-linked payments and digital wallets in fintech partnership
Abu Dhabi Airports partners with Al Hail Holding to pilot digital wallets and explore crypto-linked payment solutions under UAE economy goals
Bitcoin
Gold rush and Bitcoin boom – what’s pushing these assets to record levels?
Central banks and ETFs support pushes gold to almost $4,000 an ounce on Tuesday, while Bitcoin stayed above $125,000 as demand surges
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA)
Abu Dhabi bans crypto mining on farms with fines up to $27,225
ADAFSA has banned cryptocurrency mining on Abu Dhabi farms, imposing fines up to AED100,000 ($27,225), equipment confiscation and suspension of farm services
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Ras Al Khaimah real estate: RAK Properties now accepts crypto payments via Hubpay
RAK Properties partners with Hubpay to let global buyers purchase Ras Al Khaimah real estate using crypto
