July 26, 2025

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts saw a significant jump in legal activity, with caseloads rising 38% in the first half of 2025, totaling 650 cases and Dh6.8 billion (~USD 1.85 billion) in claims. These disputes spanned civil, commercial, arbitration, and crypto-related sectors. The Court’s affordability, bilingual proceedings, and enforceability continue to attract high-stakes cross-border disputes and fintech-linked cases. Source: gulfnews.com

Dubai-based meme token Pepeto, built on Ethereum, has raised over $5.5 million in its presale phase. The token offers cross-chain bridge functionality and uses PepetoSwap for fee-free decentralized trading—aiming to blend meme culture with robust blockchain infrastructure.   Source: dinews.com

Under a directive from the UAE Central Bank, banks will immediately discontinue sending one-time passwords via SMS or email. Instead, customers must use app-based authentication to improve digital banking security. The transition will be mandatory for all financial transactions, with full compliance due by March 2026.   Source: Fintechnews.middle east

Abu Dhabi has launched a specialised bankruptcy court to handle insolvency cases efficiently. The move is designed to boost investor confidence—especially among firms in fintech, private credit, and crypto—by offering reliable legal frameworks and enhancing foreign direct investment appeal.  Source: The National News

A new analysis by Eastern Region Group reveals that numerous cryptocurrency companies are shifting their operations from Singapore to Dubai. This trend stems from Dubai’s more flexible, transparent regulations, compared to Singapore’s new, strict licensing requirements for serving overseas customers. Dubai’s favorable business environment is now attracting global crypto firms seeking scalable, compliant environments. Source: