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UAE Cryptocurrency
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Historic Bitcoin Domain Auction Targets Middle East Wealth
Lloyds Auctioneers is hosting what observers call the most significant Bitcoin domain portfolio auction ever held, featuring 280+ premium .com names from 2010. With a pre-auction bid of $181,210 and expert predictions of $10M–$20M, UAE and Saudi buyers are taking notice.
4 Sep 2025
du Telecom Now Accepts Crypto Payments in UAE
UAE telecom provider du has expanded its payment options to include cryptocurrency, joining Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and card payments. The move sets a precedent for telecoms in the region as the UAE Central Bank's new dirham-stablecoin regulations take effect in 2025.
18 Feb 2025
Bitcoin MENA Conference Lands in Abu Dhabi
The Bitcoin MENA Conference brought the world's largest Bitcoin event to Abu Dhabi's ADNEC Centre on December 9–10, 2024, drawing over 6,000 attendees and a star-studded speaker lineup including Eric Trump, Anthony Scaramucci, and Saifedean Ammous.
2 Dec 2024
UAE Virtual Asset License Now Valid Nationwide
The UAE is unifying crypto regulation by allowing VASPs licensed in Dubai to operate across all emirates. More than 50 firms licensed through Dubai's portal will automatically gain SCA recognition nationwide, strengthening the country's position as a leading global virtual asset
16 Sep 2024
UAE Court Ruling Allows Crypto in Employee Benefits
A UAE court ruling on cryptocurrency salary payments has ordered an employer to pay EcoWatt tokens as contractually agreed — but full crypto salaries remain blocked by the UAE Wage Protection System, which requires compensation in dirhams.
20 Aug 2024
Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum via UAE Bank Account: M2 ADGM
UAE residents can now buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly from their UAE bank accounts through M2 ADGM. Regulated by the FSRA, the integration lets users convert AED into crypto via M2's spot market — no international transfers needed.
31 Jul 2024
UAE Poised to Become Global Crypto Capital
The UAE recorded $35 billion in crypto transactions in the past year, with 67% driven by institutional investors. With 1,938 crypto firms, a 166% surge in daily traders, and world-class regulation through VARA and ADGM, the Emirates is staking its claim as the global crypto
28 Jun 2024