The world’s largest crypto exchange platform by volume is receiving $2 billion worth of investments from a state-owned Emirate investment firm focused on technology and artificial intelligence (AI). In a new thread on the social media platform X, Binance announces that it will be taking its first institutional investment on record – a staggering $2 […]
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New filings show that the Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund has accumulated hundreds of millions of dollars worth of BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the wealth fund has stockpiled about $455 million worth of the asset management giant’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF […]
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The Dubai-based venture capital firm said it plans to invest in 100 early-stage Web3 projects, 25 liquid tokens and 10 fund-of-fund allocations.
Cryptocurrency venture capital firm Sigma Capital has launched a $100 million investment fund, tipping plans to invest in Web3 startups across the United Arab Emirates and globally.
According to the announcement, the capital will be used to invest in early-stage Web3 companies and liquid tokens in the decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, metaverse, gaming and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization markets.
The capital will also be used for fund-of-fund allocations, a portfolio diversification strategy that distributes capital to a group of funds.
Ripple says the UAE is spearheading global crypto adoption, with innovative regulations and stablecoin growth positioning the region as a hub for digital assets in 2025. Ripple Champions UAE’s Crypto Dominance – Digital Assets Set to Explode Ripple’s Middle East and Africa Managing Director, Reece Merrick, has highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering the […]
The UAE’s growing economic influence and deeper global ties are driven by its BRICS membership, strengthening connections with China and India and boosting international collaboration. UAE’s Economy Gains Momentum Through BRICS Alliance, Strengthening Ties With China and India The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strengthened its economy and broadened its global connections through its membership […]
The United Arab Emirates’ Interior Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to combat virtual assets-related crime. Strengthening Risk Mitigation Frameworks The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Interior Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to […]
Beam Ventures will launch in 2025, providing funding and acceleration for blockchain gaming startups in the United Arab Emirates.
The Beam Foundation has disclosed plans for an upcoming venture fund in Abu Dhabi targeting blockchain gaming projects.
According to a Dec. 11 announcement, the fund will launch in the first half of 2025 and manage $150 million in capital backed by local investors.
The fund’s investment thesis is primarily focused on blockchain-based games and gaming infrastructure, but capital will also be deployed for startups working on solutions tied to artificial intelligence, augmented reality and user-generated content.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are bolstering strategic ties with Russia, with the UAE seeking a partnership and Saudi Arabia enhancing diplomatic collaboration for regional stability. UAE and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Ties with Russia During a meeting in Dubai, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized his intent to […]
An executive from hedge fund Brevan Howard says that the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) sensible approach to crypto regulations is making the country a top region for digital asset trading. According to a new report from Reuters, $35 billion hedge fund Brevan Howard group head of compliance Ryan Taylor told the AIM Conference in Dubai […]
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Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions.
The United States has seen record Bitcoin activity since the launch of spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, stablecoin adoption in the US has slowed in 2024 compared to global markets, according to an Oct. 17 report from Chainalysis.
US markets have recorded a significant shift in stablecoin activity this year, with the share of stablecoin transactions on US-regulated exchanges dropping from roughly 50% in 2023 to below 40% in 2024.
In contrast, the share of stablecoin transactions on non-US regulated platforms has surged since 2023, breaking 60% in 2024, according to Chainalysis’ latest report on crypto adoption trends in North America.
