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              Blockchain

              News on the decentralised digital ledger technology that powers cryptocurrencies and secure transactions

              RAKBank's stablecoin issuance is subject to the completion of regulatory and operational requirements. Photo: RAKBank

              RAKBank receives initial approval to launch dirham-backed stablecoin in UAE

              MoneyJanuary 07, 2026
              Binance chief executive Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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              AI and blockchain to rewrite global finance within decade, says Binance CEO

              MoneyDecember 04, 2025
              Dubai's first tokenised property project has a waiting list exceeding 6,000 requests, the Dubai Land Department said. Bloomberg

              Dubai's first tokenised property project sells out on launch day

              PropertyMay 29, 2025
              The Token2049 Dubai summit. Cryptocurrencies have largely maintained their strength amid the turmoil of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Antonie Robertson / The National
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              Digital gold: How crypto stacks up against the dollar

              TechnologyMay 01, 2025
              Richard Teng, Binance CEO. The National
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              US will likely issue pro-crypto regulations in August, Binance CEO says

              TechnologyApril 30, 2025
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              UAE stablecoin could signal end of rental cheques and remittance fees

              TechnologyApril 30, 2025
              Abu Dhabi entities IHC, ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank plan to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin soon. Credit: Nick Donaldson

              Dirham-backed stablecoin shows it pays to be prepared

              EditorialApril 30, 2025
              The new digital currency will be backed by the dirham.

              Dirham-backed stablecoin to be launched in Abu Dhabi

              MoneyApril 28, 2025
              Logos of different cryptocurrencies are displayed during the Token2049 conference in Dubai on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

              AE Coin: What to expect from the UAE stablecoin launch

              TechnologyApril 27, 2025
              Vote technology firms touting blockchain advancements have struggled to convince municipalities to adopt their products but have had success with private-sector clients. AP

              Blockchain voting faces uphill battle in push for election security

              TechnologySeptember 25, 2024
              Finstreet will provide a secondary market trading facility for professional clients for securities having their primary market listing on other exchanges. Getty

              Finstreet launches regulated digital market at ADGM

              MarketsSeptember 09, 2024
              Hand counted paper ballots, optical scan machines and direct-recording electronic voting systems are just some of the many voting methods used around the world. AP

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              TechnologyJuly 29, 2024
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              Generation Start-up: How GAM3S.GG is democratising Web3 gaming

              Start-UpsOctober 09, 2023
              Su Zhu, co-founder of Three Arrows Capital. His arrest is only the latest in a string of legal interventions against alleged wrongdoing in crypto. Photo: @zhusu / Twitter

              Three Arrows co-founder's arrest in Singapore reflects downfall of crypto highflier

              CryptocurrenciesSeptember 30, 2023
              The launch of the Middle East and Asia Crypto Blockchain Association will address greater transparency, education and responsible innovation in the sector. Ruel Pableo / The National

              South Korean blockchain company sets up Abu Dhabi headquarters

              EconomyJuly 10, 2023
              Ras Al Khaimah issued a law in March to establish RAK Digital Assets Oasis to support the emirate's diversification strategy. Antonie Robertson / The National

              RAK Digital Assets Oasis and US-based HABR Foundation team up

              TechnologyJuly 05, 2023
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