Payward Secures Full Dubai VARA License for Kraken UAE Launch
Payward FZCO has obtained full market approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, enabling direct deposits and withdrawals in UAE dirhams for Kraken customers at launch
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Binance Suspends US Stock Trading on October 10 for Maintenance
Binance has paused US stock trading on October 10, 2026, for a partner broker system upgrade scheduled outside normal market hours, with the timing sparking online jokes over recent market volatility
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Bessent Warns of $1 Billion Iran Crypto Seizure as US Tightens Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled the administration could act on up to $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as part of escalating financial isolation efforts
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Standard Chartered Expands Digital Asset Custody to Singapore
Standard Chartered plans to offer institutional custody for selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets in Singapore, building on its existing global footprint and regulatory frameworks
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UAE and Sweden Arrest Seven in $7.1 Million Crypto Laundering Network Tied to Organized Crime
Coordinated police action detains alleged Swedish ringleader in the UAE and six others at home after crypto transaction trails linked the group to contract killings
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UAE Shifts National Digital Identity Platform to Avalanche Blockchain
The United Arab Emirates is migrating the UAEPASS Digital Vault supporting 12.5 million users to a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 network for improved performance and control
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Crypto Scam Mastermind Amit Lakhanpal Arrested in UAE After Eight Years on the Run
Indian authorities secure the arrest of Amit Lakhanpal in the UAE for a multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency fraud and begin extradition proceedings
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Zamanat Sponsors Up to $100 Million Tokenized Fund to Address GCC SME Credit Shortfall
Dubai-based firm backs DIFC-regulated private credit vehicle on ZIGChain as first regulated tokenization example aimed at regional small and mid-sized firms
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Standard Chartered Opens Institutional Bitcoin and Ether Spot Trading in UAE
The bank becomes the first global systemically important institution to offer deliverable BTC and ETH trading for eligible clients through its Dubai International Financial Centre branch
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Binance Employees Released After UAE Questioning Over Fund Flows
Two Binance staff members detained at UAE airports over third-party transfers through a client account have been cleared and freed, the exchange said, with no charges filed
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