Abu Dhabi
SCA Grants Bybit Full UAE License; Expansion Planned in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- According to the firm, the license makes it UAE’s first fully licensed crypto exchange, offering trading, custody, and fiat services.
- The company has recently introduced 24/5 stock CFD trading, expanding its TradFi platform.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 17:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto Mining Clashes With Farming in Abu Dhabi: Fines and Suspensions Follow
- The authorities have reaffirmed a ban on crypto mining to protect farming areas from energy-intensive mining activities.
- Abu Dhabi’s crackdown mirrors global measures, such as Russia’s ban on crypto mining to curb excessive energy use.
Thursday, 02/10/2025 | 13:27 GMT by
Jared Kirui
GFO-X Expands Beyond UK With Abu Dhabi Regulatory Nod
- The exchange will offer both cash-settled and physically delivered derivatives to traditional institutions and crypto-native investors.
- GFO-X's new venue will reportedly run 24/7 and allow digital assets to be used as margin within a centrally cleared framework.
Thursday, 04/09/2025 | 20:15 GMT by
Jared Kirui
BurjX Receives In-Principle FSRA Approval, Integrates Fireblocks Security
- The platform offers access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, and is expected to launch later this year.
- Fireblocks will integrate multi-party computation technology to support asset security and risk management.
Tuesday, 06/05/2025 | 12:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Greengage Executes First External Debt Transaction on Coinbase Diamond with ADGM
- Project Diamond facilitates blockchain-based debt instrument deal under ADGM Regulation.
- It uses smart contracts to enhance transparency and efficiency in financial systems.
Monday, 25/11/2024 | 09:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Century Financial Opens Abu Dhabi Office in UAE Expansion Push
- The move aims to enhance client services and product offerings, including ADX stock CFDs and AI-enabled trading features.
- The UAE is experiencing growth in retail trading, bucking the global trend of declining trader numbers
Thursday, 10/10/2024 | 07:25 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
CFI Expands UAE Operations: New Abu Dhabi Office under SCA License
- The firm partners with DCT Abu Dhabi to sponsor events and support local development.
- The firm has entered Azerbaijan with AzFinance acquisition; rebranding planned for later this year.
Thursday, 05/09/2024 | 11:59 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ADSS Opens Up Trading for Abu Dhabi Exchange Listed Companies
- The firm now provides access to various local market sectors, including finance, energy, and telecom.
- Regulated by the SCA, fund transfers are facilitated through UAEPGS and the Central Bank of the UAE.
Thursday, 06/06/2024 | 13:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
News Nuggets | 6 September: Zodia Expands into Abu Dhabi; Belgium FSA Issues New Warnings
- Also, Strise secured $10.8 million in funding; Finalto Asia announced its new Head of Sales.
- Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Wednesday, 06/09/2023 | 11:03 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
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