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Zodia Custody Completes Acquisition of Abu Dhabi’s Tungsten Custody Solutions

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Zodia Custody, a London-based institution-focused digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered Ventures, Emirates NBD, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, and National Australia Bank Ventures, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Tungsten Custody Solutions, a regulated digital asset custodian based in the UAE. This follows an earlier announcement in April regarding Zodia Custody’s intent […]

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UAE Central Bank Suspends Bank’s Islamic Window Onboarding, Imposes AED 3.5M Fine

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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended the onboarding of new customers to the Islamic Window of a bank operating in the UAE for a period of six months and imposed a financial penalty of AED 3,502,214. This action was taken in accordance with Article 137 of Decretal Federal Law No. (14) of […]

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UAE Poised to Become MENA’s Stablecoin Powerhouse

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to become a regional leader in digital assets and stablecoin adoption. This is supported by progressive regulation, robust digital infrastructure, and booming crypto usage, according to a new report by PwC and Abu Dhabi-headquartered digital assets infrastructure provider Fuze. The report, released in May, looks at the state […]

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BridgeWise Launches SignalWise to Deliver AI-Powered Investment Alerts

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BridgeWise, an AI-driven investment intelligence platform, has introduced SignalWise, a new personalised alerts and insights system aimed at digital trading platforms and financial advisors. The tool is designed to support more informed decision-making by providing timely, relevant market intelligence tailored to individual investor behaviors and portfolios. Unlike traditional alert systems, SignalWise combines real-time event detection […]

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UAE Central Bank and China’s CIPS Partner to Enhance Cross Border Payment Efficiency

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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and CIPS, the operator of China’s Cross Border Interbank Payment System, have signed a MoU to strengthen cooperation in payment infrastructure and improve the efficiency of cross border transactions between the UAE and China. Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate on initiatives aimed at supporting the use […]

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UAE Central Bank Revokes Sundus Exchange License Over Major AML Breaches

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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the license of Sundus Exchange, an exchange house operating within the UAE, and has removed its name from the register of licensed entities. In addition, a financial penalty of AED 10 million has been imposed in accordance with Article (14) of Federal Decree Law No. (20) […]

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Stake Introduces Real-Time Card Withdrawals via Checkout.com

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Dubai-based property investment platform Stake has launched a new withdrawal feature, Pay to Card, in partnership with global payments company Checkout.com. The service enables investors to receive their dividends and returns directly to their bank cards, often within minutes. The launch follows a pilot phase in May involving over 200 investors. Several users reported receiving […]

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ADGM Appoints Rashed Al Balooshi as CEO of Registration Authority

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ADGM, the international financial centre of the UAE capital, has announced the appointment of Rashed Abdulkarim Al Balooshi as Chief Executive Officer of its Registration Authority (RA), with immediate effect. The move is part of ADGM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and advance its strategic objectives in line with Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic vision. […]

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IHC Launches AI-Powered Reinsurance Platform RIQ in Abu Dhabi

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International Holding Company (IHC), a global investment firm, has announced the official launch of Reinsurance Intelligence Quotient (RIQ), a reinsurance platform based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This follows an earlier announcement and reflects the joint efforts of IHC, BlackRock, and Lunate to expand in the global insurance sector through the use of technology […]

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AED 2 Billion in Open Finance Payments Tracked in UAE

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Lean Technologies, a financial infrastructure provider in MENA has published a comprehensive whitepaper detailing how Open Finance is redefining payments in the UAE. Titled The Dawn of Open Finance – Payments, the report serves as a reference for fintech companies, digital platforms, financial institutions and policymakers seeking to understand how regulatory frameworks and new technologies […]

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