The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority is expected to finalize a legal tokenization and digital assets framework by Q2 2025, establishing a dedicated regulatory zone for digital assets. This regulatory clarity paves the way for broader adoption of blockchain and smart contracts in Qatar Source: carnegieendowment.org
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Dubai’s hedge fund industry has grown by 72% year-on-year, expanding from 50 to 85 funds in DIFC by June 2025. Major global asset managers (e.g. Naya Capital, Millennium, Point72) are establishing branches in Dubai, reinforcing its status as a finance hub Source: fnlondon.com
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RAKBANK has launched crypto trading services for retail clients, becoming the UAE’s first traditional bank to offer this capability. The move is seen as a major step toward mainstream adoption, with secure, compliant access to digital assets through banking channels. Source: The Times of India
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A comprehensive analysis outlines an imminent crypto crisis, driven by regulatory crackdowns, contagion risks in DeFi, and unstable stablecoins—issues particularly relevant to institutional and retail investors across the Gulf region Source: AMBCrypto
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Emirates airline has signed a preliminary agreement with Crypto.com to integrate cryptocurrency payments for bookings. This initiative is set to begin next year, aligning with Dubai’s tech-forward digital transformation and rising crypto usage in the UAE Source: reuters.com
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