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DMCC Tops 26,000 Companies as Tech Becomes Largest Sector
Dubai's DMCC has crossed 26,000 member companies, with technology now the free zone's largest sector at over 4,000 firms. More than 2,300 new businesses joined in 2025, driven by demand from the US, UK, India, China, and Europe.
14 Apr 2026
Prypco Mint: Invest in Dubai Property from AED 2,000
Prypco Mint, the MENA region's first licensed tokenized real estate platform, lets UAE residents buy fractional shares in Dubai properties from just AED 2,000. Backed by DLD, VARA, and the Central Bank, the pilot runs in UAE Dirhams with Zand Digital Bank as banking partner.
26 May 2025
Crypto Real Estate in Dubai: Pros and Cons (2025)
Buying property in Dubai with crypto is no longer hypothetical. As of 2025, top UAE developers accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for real estate. VARA and the Dubai Land Department oversee compliance — making Dubai a global leader in crypto property transactions.
22 May 2025
Dubai Lets Residents Pay Government Fees With Crypto
Dubai's Department of Finance signed an MoU with Crypto.com at the 2025 Dubai FinTech Summit to allow residents to pay government service fees using cryptocurrency — a world first that supports Dubai's goal of going fully cashless by 2026.
13 May 2025
Dubai Real Estate Tokenization Pilot Eyes $16B by 2033
Dubai has launched a blockchain-powered real estate tokenization pilot through the Dubai Land Department, partnering with VARA and Dubai Future Foundation. The initiative targets AED 60 billion — 7% of total property transactions — by 2033, enabling fractional property ownership.
20 Mar 2025
Dubai's Crypto Hub: Key Locations for Binance and Giants
Dubai has become a global crypto hub, with $34 billion in UAE crypto transactions recorded in the 12 months to June 2024. Key free zones — DMCC, DIFC, and One Central — are home to Binance, Bybit, Ripple, and hundreds more firms drawn by Dubai's tax-free environment and VARA's
31 Oct 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
Crypto Trading for Beginners in Dubai: A Guide
Living in Dubai and curious about cryptocurrency? Whether you are a spectator or a first-time investor, this beginner's guide covers Bitcoin, stablecoins, altcoins, DCA strategy, and how to trade securely on VARA-regulated platforms in the UAE.
4 Sep 2024
Buy Property in Dubai with Cryptocurrency: A Full Guide
Dubai is now one of the world's most crypto-forward real estate markets. Platform Makyee became the first to officially accept cryptocurrency for property purchases, completing its first transaction in just 8.31 seconds. This guide covers everything — accepted coins, the
28 Jun 2024