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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Issues Thought Paper on Crypto and Blockchain

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has reportedly issued a thought paper on crypto and blockchain infrastructure for issuing digital assets. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has issued a thought paper on cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure for issuing digital assets, reports the Emirati government news agency WAM Nov. 6.                                 The document was reportedly issued… Continue reading Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Issues Thought Paper on Crypto and Blockchain

Dubai Department of Finance Launches Blockchain-Based Payment System for UAE Gov’t

Dubai Department of Finance has launched a blockchain-powered payment system geared towards government entities in collaboration with Smart Dubai Office. The Dubai Department of Finance (DoF) has partnered with the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) to launch a blockchain-powered payment system. The news was reported on by a local news site Zawya, September 23. The new… Continue reading Dubai Department of Finance Launches Blockchain-Based Payment System for UAE Gov’t

From Qatar to Palestine: How Cryptocurrencies Are Regulated in the Middle East

The UAE’s utopian blockchain plans, Palestine’s national cryptocurrency plans and more. On Sept. 4, the government of Bahrain, a constitutional monarchy in the Persian Gulf, emphasized the importance of blockchain for the country’s economy. While the kingdom seems to be taking a rather positive approach toward crypto, the Middle East at large has proven to… Continue reading From Qatar to Palestine: How Cryptocurrencies Are Regulated in the Middle East