Coinbase on Thursday announced hackers bribed some of its overseas employees for customer data and demanded a $20 million ransom from the company, a request Coinbase said it denied while forecasting …
Dubai gives crypto firm OKX provisional license
DUBAI, July 14 (Reuters) – Crypto trading app OKX said on Thursday it had been given a provisional virtual assets license by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which was set up …
UAE enters global hashrate sweepstakes with government-sponsored BTC mining
The UAE has officially entered Bitcoin mining with government backing, joining a growing list of nation-states participating in cryptocurrency mining operations.
Botim And Binance Move To Widen UAE Crypto Access
Botim Money and Binance have moved to broaden digital asset access for users across the UAE after signing a memorandum of understanding during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, signalling a push to …
XRP holders can now earn yield without selling their tokens
XRP holders now have a way to earn yield without selling their tokens or navigating complex DeFi strategies, with data-focused blockchain Flare’s earnXRP, an fully on-chain yield product denominated …
How Binance Blockchain Week Confirmed Dubai as the New Ground Zero for Crypto’s Fourth Revolution
The desert heat of Dubai has always been a metaphor for the intensity of the crypto market, unforgiving, radiant, and capable of shifting landscapes overnight.
Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.
Popular crypto company fires staff
2026 has just begun, and it has come to light that a popular crypto company has let go of some of its staff. OKX crypto exchange’s institutional business has recently undergone global restructuring, …
OKX Cuts Third of Institutional Staff in Major 2026 Restructuring
OKX cuts betwen 30-50% of institutional staff in global restructuring while maintaining top rankings in spot and derivatives trading.
XRP’s RWA Tokenization Surged 2,200% in 2025—Can It 10x Again in 2026?
XRP’s RWA tokenization grew 2,200% in 2025 to $500M, but stablecoins settle most transactions, not XRP. Why doesn’t growth boost token demand?
Binance Launches First Regulated Tradfi Perpetual Contracts Settled In Stablecoin, Starting With Gold And Silver
Binance Launches First Regulated Tradfi Perpetual Contracts Settled In Stablecoin, Starting With Gold And Silver. Largest crypto exchange bridges traditional and crypto assets, unlocking new …
Best Forex Brokers in Dubai in 2026: A Complete Guide for UAE Traders
The forex market in Dubai has undergone significant changes heading into 2026. Increased adoption of artificial intelligence in trading, the integration of cryptocurrency pairs alongside traditional …
XRP Gains Institutional Momentum Through ETFs and Treasury Adoption
XRP secures institutional adoption with multiple ETF launches and $1B+ treasury commitments, strengthening its top-3 market position …
Bitcoin Scam Unravels: Raj Kundra Summoned by PMLA Court
Businessman Raj Kundra has been summoned by a special PMLA court in connection with an alleged bitcoin scam. The court found sufficient evidence against Kundra and Dubai-based Rajesh Satija. The duo …
Binance to open silver perpetual contract market with up to 50x leverage
Binance has announced plans to expand its futures listings by adding Silver (XAGUSDT) Perpetual Contract on January 7.
Tarik Erk is appointed as the new regional head of Binance MENAT and Senior Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi
His background closely aligns with Binance’s mission to build a secure, compliant, and globally trusted digital finance ecosystem while accelerating growth across MENAT …
Binance Announces Global Service Changes Following New Licenses in Abu Dhabi
In a significant move towards regulatory compliance, Binance has announced changes to its service offerings for global users, following the acquisition of three new licenses in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This …