
Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in UAE
Standard Chartered said it is the first major global bank to offer institutional access to spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the UAE region.

Standard Chartered said it is the first major global bank to offer institutional access to spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the UAE region.

Standard Chartered has expanded institutional Bitcoin and Ether spot trading to the UAE through its DIFC branch, giving eligible clients access to deliverable crypto trades through the bank’s existing electronic trading systems. Standard Chartered said on Sept. 3 that the…

Standard Chartered's move may boost institutional crypto adoption, potentially influencing market dynamics and regulatory landscapes globally.

As the world’s fastest growing airline, the national carrier of the UAE launches a new brand campaign to reflect the ambition Etihad Airways continues to lead with, illustrated by a brand film that shows just how far our dreams can take us when we go beyond. Rooted in the spirit of the city that gave Etihad its wings, Beyond Borders is a celebration of ambition and the people, places, and connections that grow when we choose to step beyond the familiar.

Etihad Airways’ Captain Huda Al Musallami has made national aviation history becoming the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE. Having broken new ground in...

The UAE's stance may heighten Gulf tensions, complicating US-Iran diplomacy and signaling entrenched geopolitical conflicts.

The drone strike on UAE's Al Minhad Air Base escalates regional tensions, challenging defense capabilities and prompting potential policy shifts.

The coordination between UAE and Egyptian central banks highlights regional financial resilience amid geopolitical pressures from US sanctions.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan, the UAE’s national security advisor and brother of its president, holds the single largest stake in WLTC Holdings through StringZ Holding RSC. The Trump family owns 38%. On August 14, the OCC granted this…

Etihad Airways announced that Captain Huda Al Musallami has made national aviation history by becoming the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE. Having broken […]

Zand's expanded stablecoin support could revolutionize global finance by reducing cross-border payment costs and settlement times significantly.

The US Treasury expanded sanctions to Iran’s digital asset sector, alleging a UAE-based broker processed over $100 million in crypto for oil sales.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based passengers can now use their Jaywan cards to pay for Etihad Airways flights directly from the airline’s website. Etihad is the first airline to accept flight bookings using the UAE’s national domestic card scheme. New payment option Jaywan cards can be used to book flights on all Etihad Airways flights. Customers […]

Increased scrutiny on Binance's UAE operations could impact its regional growth and raise broader compliance concerns in global markets.

Binance’s employees were cleared and released after providing statements to UAE authorities about third-party fund flows through a company client account, a spokesperson told Cointelegraph.

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has enabled Jaywan, the UAE’s national domestic card scheme, as a payment option on etihad.com, becoming the first airline to accept the card for flight bookings. Guests can now use a Jaywan card to book Etihad flights across the airline’s expanding global network, with all bookings made directly through etihad.com. The integration has been designed to offer a smooth, secure checkout experience, reinforcing Etihad’s alignment with the UAE’s digital payments future.

Binance says two employees detained in the UAE were questioned about third-party fund flows, cleared and subsequently released.

The incident underscores the importance of robust compliance and regulatory cooperation for crypto exchanges operating in sensitive jurisdictions.

Binance's regulatory challenges in the UAE could strain its global compliance efforts, impacting its reputation and operational efficiency.
Binance runs its global exchange under Abu Dhabi’s regulator. Emirati police still detained two of its employees over financial crime inquiries, the New York Times reported. All have been released. A third staff member, who leads the company’s Dubai arm, answered questions at a police station in July. A Foothold Built on Licenses and State