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

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

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

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

Iran’s parliament has voted to authorize closure of the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, escalating geopolitical risks. Closing this key chokepoint (through which 20–25% of

Rain, the first regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the Middle East (established in Bahrain), has gained approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market’s FSRA, enabling it to

HSBC’s 2025 Affluent Investor Report shows that wealthy UAE clients have reduced cash holdings to just 13%—well below the global average. Instead, 57% intend to invest in

The UAE Central Bank has introduced the Digital Dirham, a legal-tender central bank digital currency built on blockchain. Not classified as crypto, it offers instant, low-cost