The TradeTech Forum, held at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi, serves as a significant platform for advancing digital trade systems globally. The event is jointly hosted by the UAE Ministry of Economy, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and the World Economic Forum. This year, the forum unites global leaders, technology innovators,...
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Oasis Network to Participate in TOKEN2049 in Dubai on April 29th
Oasis Protocol is set to participate in TOKEN2049 Dubai, which will be held on April 29. The Oasis team will join both the main conference and various side events during this significant gathering in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. Notable events they will attend include the Afternoon TEE Party, LFG Summit, and DefaiCon. Following these...
New Blockchain Technology Makes Racehorse Investment Accessible in Dubai
Investing in racehorses has traditionally been limited to the wealthy elite, but a new scheme is changing this dynamic in Dubai. A company named Tokinvest is launching a racehorse tokenisation program that significantly lowers the cost of ownership, allowing investors to buy a fraction of a racehorse through a digital token that represents their share....
High-Level Tech Panel Event Scheduled for April 23 in Dubai
A significant tech panel event is set to take place on April 23, 2025, at the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai. Organized by Gulf Business, this event will gather senior representatives from various sectors, including telecoms, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and e-mobility. The Gulf Business Business Breakfast will focus on the technologies driving the next wave...
ADGM and Chainlink Collaborate to Establish Global Blockchain Standards
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the primary International Financial Centre (IFC) in the capital of the UAE, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chainlink, a leader in on-chain finance. This partnership is a significant advancement in developing compliant frameworks for tokenization. The collaboration aims to support innovative projects under ADGM’s Registration Authority...
Ripple Secures DFSA Licence for Regulated Crypto Payments in DIFC
Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide regulated crypto payments and services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This significant milestone makes Ripple the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA. The approval represents Ripple’s first license in the...
Serenity Unveils World-First Biometric-Secured Blockchain Card
Serenity, a blockchain technology company known for its Decentralized Data Survivability Protocol (DeDaSP), has announced the launch of the sAxess Biometric Card. This card, developed in collaboration with IDEMIA, is the first of its kind in the world, aimed at transforming secure data storage, digital identity authentication, and the monetization of real-world assets. The sAxess...
UAE’s Proactive Regulations Drive Growth in Real-World Asset Tokenization
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is experiencing significant growth in the United Arab Emirates, as industry players seek to meet the rising demand for blockchain-based asset trading. This process involves converting financial and tangible assets into tokens on a blockchain, which enhances accessibility and liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets. As of February 3, the cumulative all-time...
Tokinvest Secures Full Market Licence from VARA for Asset Marketplace
Tokinvest, a marketplace for real-world asset investments, has become the first company within Dubai’s DMCC International Business District to receive a full market licence from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This licence allows Tokinvest to operate as a virtual asset broker-dealer, catering to retail, qualified, and institutional investors both in Dubai and internationally....
Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers to Host 17-Storey Crypto Tower
Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is set to welcome a groundbreaking 17-storey Crypto Tower, a landmark project launched by DMCC in partnership with REIT Development. The tower will support the expanding blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Web3 ecosystem in the region. Spanning 150,000 square feet of leasable space, the tower will include nine office floors...