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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DFSA
DFSA updates crypto token rules for firms operating in DIFC
Revised regulations, effective from January 2026, place greater responsibility on firms to assess crypto tokens while strengthening investor safeguards
Bitcoin
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
DIFC Courts
DIFC Courts embrace blockchain tools for complex digital asset cases
New custodial and analytics services will allow judges and litigants to better manage disputes involving cryptocurrencies and tokenised assets
acquisition
Paribu acquires VARA-authorised CoinMENA at $240 million valuation
The Turkish digital asset platform enters MENA region after completing the country’s largest fintech transaction and its first cross-border platform acquisition
Abu Dhabi
UAE families among world’s top adopters of AI and digital assets: Report
The study, titled “The Great Repositioning”, found that 71% of UAE families believe they should strategically invest in digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs or tokenised traditional assets
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
