The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the largest free zones of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has enacted a new Digital Assets Law, revamping its whole legislative system to include these tools. The law changes previous contracts, insolvency, damages, obligations, securities, and personal property laws, amending them to account […]
LBank Labs and BlockNews Host Web3 Summit Dubai 2024 with DIFC and DMCC as Official Partners
The highly anticipated “Web3 Summit Dubai 2024” is scheduled to take place on April 16th-17th, 2024, at the prestigious Atlantis, The Palm hotel in Dubai. This summit marks a significant milestone in the realms of cryptocurrency and financial technology, promising a profound exploration of the future of technology and collaborative industry efforts. Situated on the […]
Nexo Secures Preliminary VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Lending and Brokerage Services in Dubai
On Tuesday, Nexo announced its Dubai entity, Nexo DWTC, had secured preliminary approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to engage in virtual asset lending, borrowing, and broker-dealer activities within the UAE’s most populous city. Nexo Gains Initial VARA Approval for Dubai Crypto Operations The crypto lender Nexo received a provisional “Initial Approval [IA]” […]
ftNFT International Awards 2024 Announces Winners at a Glamorous Ceremony in Dubai
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE (March 1, 2024) – The ftNFT Annual International Awards celebrated the 2024 ceremony on February 27 at Dubai’s iconic Armani restaurant, unveiling this year’s winners. The event, known for its exclusivity and commitment to advancing the NFT and blockchain sectors, assembled premier talents and groundbreaking projects. These awards spanned a variety […]
First Round of Speakers for TOKEN2049 Dubai Revealed
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — TOKEN2049, the leading global Web3 and crypto conference series, has unveiled the initial speaker lineup for its inaugural Dubai edition, which will be taking place from 18-19 April 2024. The first round of the event’s speaker lineup has been made public. The list includes Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether; Sandeep […]