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Bitpanda Gains In-Principle VARA Nod, Launches Dubai Office for MENA
2024-12-16T11:41:49.771+02:00
Designed for high-volume traders, Bitpanda Fusion supports the platform's expansion.
Recently, the firm hired regional experts and formed partnerships with financial institutions and crypto platforms.
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BitOasis Secures Crypto License from VARA Following CoinDCX Acquisition
2024-12-09T11:21:29.603+02:00
The license confirms BitOasis' compliance with VARA, following a 2022 provisional permit.
The firm recently obtained a Minimum Viable Product license from Bahrain's Regulatory Authority.
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TP ICAP Triples Dubai Footprint in Middle East Trading Push
2024-12-02T11:58:42.561+02:00
The company has extended the current Dubai office space to a new DIFC location, strengthening its MENA presence.
The expansion follows strong Q3 performance and aims to serve regional clients with better comprehensive market solutions.
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Deribit to Migrate All Activities to Its Dubai-Licensed Entity
2024-11-29T12:57:20.526+02:00
The exchange will launch spot and derivatives trading under the UAE entity on January 1, 2025.
Its Panama-registered entity will operate as a broker member of the Dubai-based entity.
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EXANTE Targets UAE Market with New Office in Dubai International Financial Center
2024-11-27T17:12:56.414+02:00
The company will now provide trading solutions across various markets in the region.
EXANTE is reportedly regulated in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Malta, and the UAE.
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Exclusive: Daman Markets Partners with Dubai Racing Club as Official Event Sponsor
2024-10-24T12:42:05.623+02:00
The contract signing as the Official Event Partner during the 2024–25 racing season took place at Meydan Racecourse.
The sponsorship may enable horse tokenization, combining horse racing with new investment opportunities.
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Century Financial Opens Abu Dhabi Office in UAE Expansion Push
2024-10-10T09:25:52.898+02:00
The move aims to enhance client services and product offerings, including ADX stock CFDs and AI-enabled trading features.
The UAE is experiencing growth in retail trading, bucking the global trend of declining trader numbers
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Marex Prime Services Taps Ex-IG Prime Exec for Dubai Push
2024-10-03T11:38:40.086+02:00
The company appointed Mazen Najjar to lead institutional sales and opened new office.
The move strengthens the firm's Middle East presence and targets a growing institutional client base.
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Tools for Brokers Bets on Dubai with New Office Launch
2024-10-02T09:05:16.017+02:00
TFB wants to strengthen its presence in the MENA region.
The company aims to enhance its support capabilities for regional clients.
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Dubai Licenses Ripple to Launch Cross-Border Payment Services
2024-10-01T22:44:29.844+02:00
The company's partnerships in the UAE, including with the DIFC Innovation Hub, aim to foster blockchain development.
It reportedly allows Ripple to offer better cross-border payments.
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Crypto Firms Must Toe the Line with Dubai VARA’s Compliance Regulations
2024-09-26T12:48:42.772+02:00
Companies promoting digital assets must include a visible warning that they may lose value and are highly volatile.
This announcement has followed an agreement between VARA and the SCA.
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Crypto.com Rolls Out Retail Services in over 90 Countries with Standard Chartered
2024-08-29T17:15:44.835+02:00
Over 250 cryptos will be available for trading on the firm's retail platform.
The global retail crypto rollout will be coordinated from a regional hub in Dubai.
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Dubai's Commodities Exchange and Bybit Enter Advisory Partnership Focused on Web3
2024-08-12T18:48:34.286+02:00
The crypto exchange will transition to the advisory role starting August 2024 through July 2025.
The partnership will feature the co-organization of a global hackathon to promote Web3 innovation and a flagship conference.
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Prop Firm Solution Drives Leverate's Push into Dubai, Latin America
2024-07-12T09:57:22.523+02:00
A few months ago, the company introduced white-label products for prop trading.
The technology provider also reported a 70% sales increase.
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Binance's Regulatory Pivot: UAE Users to Migrate to VARA-Licensed Platform
2024-06-26T13:21:07.398+02:00
Exchange is transitioning UAE resident accounts to its locally regulated Binance FZE platform.
Users must update KYC information to maintain full account access.
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Leverate Joins the Dubai Dash: Opens a New Office
2024-05-22T08:50:02.550+02:00
The company will provide business development and sales support from the new office.
Dubai is the sixth location where Leverate now has a presence.
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Binance Receives Full Operational Approval for Crypto Services in Dubai
2024-04-18T11:52:58.549+02:00
The approval has followed a prior Operational MVP license, enabling institutional services and crypto activities.
Changpeng Zhao was reportedly required to forfeit voting control as a condition of the license.
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VARA’s CEO Proposes Cost-Sharing Model to Support Small Crypto Businesses
2024-04-11T12:40:13.561+02:00
As proposed, crypto giants could aid smaller entities by sharing compliance costs.
In November 2023, UAE regulators outlined fines for unlicensed virtual asset service providers.
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Deribit Secures Conditional Dubai VASP License, Names Luuk Strijers as CEO
2024-04-02T08:00:00.000+02:00
The firm is in the process of relocating its global headquarters to Dubai.
It targets institutional investors while serving retail clients via its Panama affiliate.
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Nexo Secures Initial Approval to Offer Digital Asset Services in Dubai
2024-03-05T17:01:32.264+02:00
This authorization enables the company to provide various crypto services, including lending and borrowing.
This approval marks Nexo's entry into Dubai's digital asset space.
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Omar Khaled Takes On Global Head of Marketing Role at CFI Dubai
2024-03-04T16:47:23.950+02:00
Before his new role, he was the Marketing Director at MultiBank Group for over a year.
The firm previously secured a strategic partnership with PSG until June 2026.
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DKK Partners Gets Green Light for Crypto in Dubai
2024-02-22T15:51:05.155+02:00
The FX company secures initial approval to offer virtual assets in the Middle East.
It wants to provide blockchain-based stablecoin solutions to local corporate clients.
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DHF Capital Partners with ZaraFX for Strategic Asset Management
2024-02-15T16:03:06.628+02:00
ZaraFX is set to trade CFDs with assets allocated by DHF Capital.
DHF Capital serves informed investors seeking diverse investment solutions.
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Crypto In Dubai: Aquanow Gains VASP Registration from VARA
2024-02-13T09:28:51.685+02:00
It will allow the firm to offer broker-dealer, lending and borrowing, and management and investment services.
The company offers digital assets infrastructure to institutions.
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Doo Group Enters Middle East: Opens Dubai Office
2024-01-23T07:54:57.728+02:00
The team at the Dubai office will cater to the regional client base.
Apart from Dubai, it has 13 other offices globally.
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