Abu Dhabi

Why Are Crypto Companies Going to Abu Dhabi?

The Abu Dhabi Global Market has become an attractive jurisdiction for crypto companies since it introduced digital asset regulation in June 2018.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2020

Abu Dhabi Bank Settles $500 Million Bond on a Blockchain

Abu Dhabi-based Al Hilal Bank has carried out a blockchain-based transaction for an Islamic bond worth $500 million.

Business  ·  27 November 2018
Exchanges

Thailand Targets New Crypto Taxes While Others Move to Ease Burdens

A weekly roundup of regulatory moves by different nations and agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018
Exchanges

Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Crypto Exchange Regulations

Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2018
Regulation

Abu Dhabi Admits 4 Blockchain Startups to Fintech Sandbox

The Abu Dhabi Global Market – the city's financial free zone – has admitted a second batch of fintech startups to its Regulatory Laboratory.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2017
Regulation

Abu Dhabi Markets Regulator Publishes ICO Guidance

The UAE's Abu Dhabi has released new guidelines for those looking to organize or participate in an initial coin offering (ICO).

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2017
Ripple

Abu Dhabi Bank Partners with Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

Abu Dhabi’s largest bank has begun offering a new cross-border transaction service in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

Business  ·  1 February 2017
Startups

Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Voting Service

A major securities exchange in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled voting system.

Business  ·  17 October 2016