Central Banks of UAE and Saudi Arabia Say CBDCs are More Efficient and Can Preserve Privacy

The conclusion of Project Aber and subsequent review by the Central Banks of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority) and the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) shows that Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) can improve remittance and satisfy privacy demands despite it being technically untenable, a joint report on Nov 28 reveals. дальше »

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Ripple Sets Up Regional Headquarters In Dubai As Company Considers Abandoning The US

Blockchain payments firm Ripple has opened regional headquarters in Dubai, underscoring the San Francisco-based decacorn’s intent to move away from the US due to the hostile regulatory environment. Ripple Moves To Strengthen Presence In MENA With A New Regional Base In Dubai  According to a report on Saturday (November 7) by the United Arab Emirates […] дальше »

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Blockchain technology comes to the sugar trading sector

Blockchain technology will be used to trade sugar in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE)...

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UAE Brings KYC Blockchain Platform for Customer Data Sharing

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its Know Your Customer (KYC) blockchain platform for the exchange of verified customer data. Dubai Economy and the country’s government-owned bank, Emirates NBD, announced a nationwide blockchain-based data platform on Tuesday. дальше »

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Dubai Debuts Nationwide Data Platform Powered by Blockchain

The United Arab Emirates is debuting a blockchain-based Know Your Customer, or KYC, platform.

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New UAE crypto exchange receives regulatory approval

DEX, a new UAE bitcoin and crypto Multilateral Trading Facility and Custodian, has now secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the United Arab Emirates. дальше »

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Institutions Are More Committed To Blockchain Technology Than Ever: Deloitte Survey

A survey conducted by 1,488 executives across several industries across 14 countries, including Canada, China, Brazil, USA, South Africa, U. K. , United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland revealed 55% of the big corporations are looking at blockchain integration as a top-five strategic priority in their companies. дальше »

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KuCoin Adds Support For Purchasing Crypto With 17 More Fiat Currencies

On June 12, 2020, KuCoin, an IDG-backed crypto exchange, announced that it will add support for Indian rupee (INR), Argentine peso (ARS), Philippine peso (PHP), United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), Azerbaijani manat (AZN), Chilean peso (CLP), Colombian peso (COP), Costa Rican colon (CRC), Dominican peso (DOP), Georgian lari (GEL), Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), Moldovan leu (MDL),Read MoreRead More. дальше »

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Coronavirus: UAE Government Replaces Manual Systems with Blockchain 

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) has replaced its existing manual systems with innovative technologies such as blockchain technology as part measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, reports Ledger Insights on March 26, 2020. дальше »

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UAE Health Industry Taps Blockchain for Tamper-Proof Data Storage 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has collaborated with several other government parastatals in the region to utilize distributed ledger technology (DLT) for data storage and the provision of smart healthcare solutions, reports The Science Times on February 17, 2020. дальше »

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Власти ОАЭ запустили платформу на блокчейне для хранения медицинских данных

Министерство здравоохранения ОАЭ совместно с Министерством по делам президента, районом Dubai Healthcare City и другими органами власти запустили блокчейн-платформу для хранения медицинских данных. Как сообщает The Emirates News Agency, платформа нацелена на повышение эффективности услуг Министерства здравоохранения ОАЭ и других служб здравоохранения. дальше »

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UAE’s Ministry Of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) To Put Digital Health Data On Blockchain

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in partnership with other government agencies in the UAE has rolled out a blockchain-based platform to store health data, Cointelegraph reports. According to a local news outlet in the country, The Emirates News Agency, the new blockchain-based platform is primed to enhance efficiency in the health ministry as […] дальше »

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UAE Can Save Over $3B by Deploying Blockchain, New Research Reveals

A new report reveals that the United Arab Emirates could save over $3 billion by implementing blockchain tech through streamlining and digitizing administrative processes

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Bitcoin’s $132bn market cap puts it above Turkey in terms of M1 money supply

Bitcoin’s $132 billion market cap might be a far cry from its 2017 all-time high, but it doesn’t mean it’s not playing in the big leagues. According to data from the CIA, Bitcoin’s current market cap makes it the 34th largest economy in terms of M1 money supply, just below the United Arab Emirates (UAE) […] The post Bitcoin’s $132bn market cap puts it above Turkey in terms of M1 money supply appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Saudi-UAE Leaders Confirm Forthcoming Jointly-Issued Digital Currency

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates discussed the countries’ plans for an interbank digital currency

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Alternative Airlines добавит возможность оплаты авиабилетов криптовалютами

Британская туристическая компания Alternative Airlines заключила партнерство со швейцарским сервисом Utrust, в рамках которого путешественники смогут оплачивать авиабилеты криптовалютами. Пользователям станет доступна оплата авиабилетов в BTC, ETH, DASH, DGB и UTK. дальше »

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UAE notes surging crypto demand as country deliberates regulations

2019 has seen large-scale blockchain adoption. With China trying to beat the world to its central bank-backed digital currency, the United Arab Emirates [UAE] too, has begun drafting regulations. дальше »

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UAE Set for Faster Cryptocurrency Adoption as Institutional Investment Increases

As the nation’s authorities begin to draft regulations, the United Arab Emirates appears to be on the verge of expansion in cryptocurrency adoption. Speaking in The Khaleej Times, Nigel Green, the founder of the DeVere Group financial advisory firm said that the UAE is preparing for a rapid expansion in the demand for cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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QE Infinity: 37 Central Banks Participate in Stimulus and Easing Practices

Since the last week of October, a great number of central banks have been slashing interest rates, joining the massive synchronization of monetary easing worldwide. This year more than two dozen banks have used easing tactics and in the last two weeks alone central banks from Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, […] The post QE Infinity: 37 Central Banks Participate in Stimulus and Easing Practices appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

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Блокчейн будет применяться для проверки пассажиров в аэропортах ОАЭ

Блокчейн-компания Zamna привлекла $5 млн для использования блокчейна и биометрических данных с целью автоматизации проверки пассажиров в аэропортах ОАЭ. Компания заявила, что собранные средства будут потрачены на развитие платформы Advance Passenger Information, работающей на блокчейне. дальше »

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TransferWise Gets Operating License in the UAE, Set to Start Operations in 2020

Coinspeaker TransferWise Gets Operating License in the UAE, Set to Start Operations in 2020Money transfer fintech startup TransferWise has obtained an operating license in the United Arab Emirates and is set to begin operations next year. дальше »

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UAE authorities to draft crypto bill considering public feedback

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) stance on crypto adoption may soon become public, as Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) sought “the opinion of financial industry partners” before finalizing the draft. дальше »

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Gov’t Bank Emirates NBD Partners With Dubai’s DCCI to Launch Blockchain Based Trading Solutions

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emirates NBD, a state owned bank, to provide digital trade solutions using blockchain. дальше »

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Dubai, Emirates NBD Sign MoU on Blockchain Trade Finance Solutions

Dubai Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with Emirates NBD for blockchain-based trade finance within the Digital Silk Road initiative in the UAE

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Blockchain rewards platform Loyyal completes pilot with Emirates airlines

Blockchain rewards platform Loyyal completes pilot with Emirates airlines - CryptoNinjas Loyyal, an interoperable loyalty and rewards platform powered by a proprietary blockchain, has announced that a successful live pilot has been completed that involved Emirates airlines and a subset of the airline company’s Skywards members. дальше »

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UAE Capital Looks To Place Land Registry on SmartHub Blockchain Solution

The United Arab Emirates' capital is looking to put its land records on a blockchain platform. It is according to a press release that featured on The Block on Monday. The government agency that is responsible for the development strategy of Abu Dhabi, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, has joined hands with an Indian […] дальше »

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UAE’s Capital Abu Dhabi to Place Land Registry on Blockchain-based Platform

United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) capital city of Abu Dhabi is preparing to place its land registry on a blockchain-based platform, according to a press release. The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, a government-run agency... дальше »

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Blocko, a Samsung-Backed Blockchain, Launches in UAE and Partners with SEED Group

As the world steadily progresses towards a more mainstream definition of blockchain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are leading the charge. It can be seen by letting Blocko, a South Korean blockchain provider, within its borders. дальше »

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Blocko Partners With Company Backed By Emirates CEO for Enterprise Blockchain

Blocko, an enterprise blockchain deployer, has partnered with SEED Group to bring the Aergo platform to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to Arabian Business, October 2, 2019. SEED Group is promoted by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, the CEO of Emirates and uncle of the Prime Minister for the UAE. дальше »

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United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health Launches Blockchain System

UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention launched a blockchain system for recording and sharing information of healthcare workers in health facilities

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UAE Initiates Blockchain Strategy, Launches Distributed Database of Medical Professionals

As part of the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021, the UAE has announced a blockchain-based database for information assessment of medical professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and technicians. дальше »

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Gold-Based Cryptocurrency to Go Live in the UAE 

Golden M Group, a firm based in the United Arab Emirates has announced plans to launch Coin M, a gold-backed, distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered virtual currency that would enable high income as well as low income level investors to purchase the crypto asset and double their investment within a year, reports Arabian Business onRead MoreRead More. дальше »

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Crypto-exchange Bitbns launches trading services in the UAE using AED

Noted cryptocurrency exchange, Bitbns, is in the news after it announced yesterday that traders in the UAE would be able to buy and sell on the platform using AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham). We know you all have been waiting for this moment for so long; so have we. дальше »

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Abu Dhabi Government Invests in Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform, MidChains 

MidChains, a licensed bitcoin trading platform based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured an unspecified amount of funding from Mubadala Investment Capital, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, according to a report by local news source Gulf News on August 11, 2019. дальше »

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Etihad Airways Partners with Blockchain Platform Winding Tree to Offer Services Without Intermediaries

According to a press release dated August 9, world-known Ethiad Airways, UAE national airlines, has partnered with blockchain platform Winding Tree to distribute products and services without the need of third parties intermediaries. дальше »

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Etihad Airlines Partners with Blockchain Startup Winding Tree

The open-source travel platform, Winding Tree, will aim to offer blockchain solutions to the Emirates national airline.

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В Дубае создадут блокчейн-консорциум для обмена данными KYC

Дубайский международный финансовый центр (DIFC), Mashreq Bank и финтех-фирма Norbloc создадут блокчейн-консорциум для обмена данными KYC. Официальное информационное агентство Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов Emirates News сообщает, что участники партнерства планируют совместный запуск консорциума в первом квартале 2020 года для поддержки бизнеса в Дубае. дальше »

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New Blockchain Consortium in Middle East Will Improve KYC Efforts Among Banks

The Middle East and South Asia (MEASA) region has formed its first blockchain consortium to bring better efficiency to KYC and data sharing practices between institutions. The Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) along with Mashreq Bank has partnered with Norbloc for the solution, as reported by Emirates News Agency, July 31, 2019. дальше »

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В Дубае начали тестировать безбумажную биометрическую систему регистрации пассажиров

Компания «Аэропорты Дубая» совместно с Emirates Airline приступили к тестированию безбумажной биометрической системы идентификации пассажиров. После полного внедрения данной технологии прохождение пути от регистрационной стойки до сидения в самолете не потребует наличия паспорта. дальше »

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Blockchain and Bitcoin (BTC) for Dubai Islands

A new mortgage platform (E-Mortgage) will be created on the basis of the bitcoin blockchain in Dubai. Dubai is confidently moving towards the status of the smartest smart city. May be this is Durov who drives the process? Pumping oil, building lands and selling them for bitcoins The current welfare of the Emirates was created […] дальше »

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Dubai-based exchange BitOasis allegedly delists Monero [XMR], ZCash [ZEC] without informing users

The cryptocurrency market, still in its nascent stage, has been undergoing many developments and offering more use cases to people all over the world. The developments in the field have also led countries to pay heed to cryptos and accept it. дальше »

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The benefits of opening a company in Dubai for your business

The United Arab Emirates today is one of the most loyal states in matters of taxes and comfortable for the activities of entrepreneurs. To open a company here is the dream of many businessmen and it can be fulfilled more quickly than you think. дальше »

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BitOasis Ready to Become First Licensed Middle Eastern Bitcoin Exchange

BitOasis is set to become the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the entire Arab world following preliminary approval from regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bloomberg reports May 12, 2019. дальше »

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Dubai Bitcoin Exchange BitOasis Wins Preliminary License in Middle East First

By CCN: The United Arab Emirates has granted crypto exchange BitOasis a preliminary license which allows it to operate a digital asset wallet and a trading platform in the region. According to Dubai-based BitOasis, this will make the firm Middle East’s first regulated bitcoin exchange. дальше »

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Pundi X gets UAE certification to launch its blockchain POS technology

CryptoNinjas The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced it has issued the Telecom Equipment Registration Certificate required for the full rollout of Pundi X’s blockchain-based point-of-sale POS technology across the Emirates, also paving the way for wider adoption of XPOS in the UAE,. дальше »

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UAE Overtakes the U.S. as the Preferred Nation to Conduct Digital Token Sales

According to April 29, 2019, article published by Bloomberg, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has eclipsed the U. S. as the world’s crypto capital. The UAE Outshines the US Towards the end of the rollercoaster ride that was 2018, the majority of crypto enthusiasts opined that 2019 could be a make or break year for theRead MoreRead More. дальше »

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Recent CoinSchedule Data Reveals Biggest Contributor To Token Sales, The United Arab Emirates

Recent Data From CoinSchedule Reveals Biggest Contributor To Token Sales – The United Arab Emirates Token sales are often launched by exchanges and firms as a way to raise up capital for various purposes within the brand, but how spread out are the profits? In a recent research report, initiated by CoinSchedule, it looks like […] дальше »

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Emerges As World’s Crypto Capital Beating USA, UK, & South Korea

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Emerges As World’s Crypto Capital Beating USA, UK, & South Korea The Kingdom of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has beaten other countries to emerge at the top as the choice of location for the sale of digital assets. дальше »

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UAE the top destination for token sales in 2019 as US plummets to eighth spot, finds Coinschedule report

The Kingdom of the United Arab Emirates [UAE] has overtaken the United States as the top location for the sale of digital assets. The Gulf country now accounts for over 25 percent of funds raised via token offerings, while the US accounts for less than 5 percent. дальше »

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How Blockchain Will Help Banks Tap New Markets in MENA

One of the most striking aspects of the oil-rich Gulf states are their large migrant populations: 88 percent of people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 75 percent in Qatar and 74 percent in Kuwait are foreign-born. дальше »

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