United Arab Emirates
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The crypto landscape in the emirate has changed dramatically since Rain initially met with regulators in 2018
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New metaverse strategy announced at the Dubai Metaverse Assembly plans to make the city of Dubai a Web3 hub
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Komainu joins crypto exchanges FTX, Binance, Crypto.com and OKX in Dubai’s new blockchain industry hub
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The exchange says the region has a growing local crypto ecosystem and a balanced regulatory framework
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Companies are opting to relocate to destinations with friendlier tax codes, including Dubai and Singapore
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The crypto custodian said it will establish a headquarters in Dubai and is committed to fostering digital asset innovation in the region
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The airline industry is beginning to embrace blockchain technologies in an effort to interact more with customers and expand its reach
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Emirate already has two regulated digital asset exchanges and hopes to attract more with comprehensive regulatory regime
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