Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
HDFC Bank alerts clients on card swipe for overseas dealsIn recent times many resident individuals, banking with various financial institutions, have used cards to carry out international capital ...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Some dollars to India 'tethered' to StablecoinsA growing share of Indian remittances is quietly shifting to stablecoins like USDT to exploit a 4–5% premium in India. Money changers route...
10 Nov, 2025, 12.46 AM IST
Trump's $100 million crypto mystery manA venture calling itself Aqua 1 Foundation and saying it is based in the United Arab Emirates announced in late June it had bought $100 mil...
11 Jul, 2025, 04.42 PM IST
Dubai homebuyers face heat: ED sounds alarm on missing trails to UAE propertiesIndian authorities are investigating Dubai property purchases. Some buyers face notices from the Income Tax department and summons from the...
10 Jul, 2025, 08.51 AM IST
Dubai's Emirates signs preliminary deal to add crypto to paymentsEmirates has forged a preliminary agreement to integrate cryptocurrency payments through a crypto trading platform, targeting tech-savvy cu...
09 Jul, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
Singapore tightens rules on crypto startups, Dubai rolls out the red carpet; what investors must know before they jump inSingapore is tightening its grip on digital asset firms. They must get licenses for overseas operations or leave foreign markets by June 20...
25 Jun, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
UAE rule, wary I-T to deter dodgy crypto dealsIndian tax officials suspect cryptocurrency was used to purchase properties in Dubai, bypassing Indian banking channels. New UAE regulation...
21 Jun, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
Crypto industry descends on Dubai as Trump euphoria recedesCrypto enthusiasts gathered in Dubai for TOKEN2049, amidst mixed sentiments regarding Donald Trump's impact on the industry. Despite a stro...
01 May, 2025, 10.13 AM IST
Dubai’s blockchain revolution in 2024: Growth and challenges explainedThe UAE’s proactive approach to blockchain and crypto innovation drove record-breaking growth in 2024. Here is how Dubai has been innovatin...
25 Feb, 2025, 11.08 AM IST
How regulations impact Crypto trading and investmentThe SEC and EU have implemented significant regulatory measures, while countries like India still operate without specific crypto regulatio...
28 Jul, 2024, 11.45 AM IST
Binance stops cash payment for P2P tradesBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has halted 'cash deals' for P2P trades in India, affecting traders who used the rupee...
03 Jun, 2024, 07.21 AM IST
Middle Eastern crypto exchange Rain to target UAE asset managers after getting licenceThe Bahrain-headquartered Rain, backed by Coinbase, said its entity based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial freezone will now offer ...
25 Jul, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
Crypto exchange Rain to target UAE asset managers after winning licenceMiddle Eastern crypto exchange Rain, backed by Coinbase, has secured a licence to operate a virtual assets brokerage and custody service in...
25 Jul, 2023, 02.12 PM IST
Amidst crypto winter, Dubai stands out as global hub of virtual asset innovations05 Jul, 2023, 03.22 PM IST
Dubai grants provisional approval to crypto firm Blockchain.comThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been pushing to develop virtual asset regulation to attract new forms of business as economic competitio...
10 Sep, 2022, 10.23 PM IST
Russians liquidating crypto in the UAE as they seek safe havensOne crypto firm has received lots of queries in the past 10 days from Swiss brokers asking to liquidate billions of dollars of bitcoin beca...
11 Mar, 2022, 10.39 PM IST