# Crypto makes history in 2021: Five instances of governments embracing digital assets

# Crypto makes history in 2021: Five instances of governments embracing digital assets

“# Crypto makes history in 2021: Five instances of governments embracing digital assets ” As digital asset prices had been hitting new historical highs in 2021, many jurisdictions were increasingly adopting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto-based instruments. In addition to Bitcoin crossing $68,000 for the first time since inception, the year of 2021…

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# UAE issues first NFT stamps in the Middle East

# UAE issues first NFT stamps in the Middle East

“# UAE issues first NFT stamps in the Middle East ” The United Arab Emirates’ postal operator is issuing nonfungible token (NFT) stamps to commemorate the federation’s 50th National Day, offering further evidence that digital collectibles are gaining mainstream appeal globally.  Emirates Post Group, or EPG for short, announced this week that it has become…

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# Dubai finance watchdog approves listing of Bitcoin fund

# Dubai finance watchdog approves listing of Bitcoin fund

“# Dubai finance watchdog approves listing of Bitcoin fund ” The Bitcoin Fund (QBTCu.TO), a closed-end investment vehicle based in Canada, has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The fund debuted on Nasdaq on June 23, 2021 and became the first listed digital asset fund in the Middle East. The fund’s goal…

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# Dubai regulator announces new regulations for investment tokens

# Dubai regulator announces new regulations for investment tokens

“# Dubai regulator announces new regulations for investment tokens ” The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has established a regulatory framework for investment tokens as part of its efforts to stimulate the digital financial and technological environment while also meeting market players’ demands and requirements. The DFSA is an independent regulatory body in Dubai that…

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# UAE crypto exchange BitOasis raises M to expand in MENA

# UAE crypto exchange BitOasis raises $30M to expand in MENA

“# UAE crypto exchange BitOasis raises $30M to expand in MENA ” Dubai-based cryptocurrency trading platform BitOasis is expanding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with another major funding round. BitOasis closed a $30-million Series B funding round led by Chicago-based venture capital firm Jump Capital and Dubai-based VC company Wamda Capital, according…

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# Hong Kong exploring CBDC as part of fintech strategy

# Hong Kong exploring CBDC as part of fintech strategy

“# Hong Kong exploring CBDC as part of fintech strategy ” On Monday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released an official white paper exploring the potential of a retail-focused central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD). According to the document, the HKMA will seek to understand the “potential architectures and design…

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