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Blockchain

News on the decentralised digital ledger technology that powers cryptocurrencies and secure transactions

RAKBank's stablecoin issuance is subject to the completion of regulatory and operational requirements. Photo: RAKBank

RAKBank receives initial approval to launch dirham-backed stablecoin in UAE

MoneyJanuary 07, 2026

Binance chief executive Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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AI and blockchain to rewrite global finance within decade, says Binance CEO

MoneyDecember 04, 2025

Dubai's first tokenised property project has a waiting list exceeding 6,000 requests, the Dubai Land Department said. Bloomberg

Dubai's first tokenised property project sells out on launch day

PropertyMay 29, 2025

The Token2049 Dubai summit. Cryptocurrencies have largely maintained their strength amid the turmoil of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Digital gold: How crypto stacks up against the dollar

TechnologyMay 01, 2025

Richard Teng, Binance CEO. The National

01:57

US will likely issue pro-crypto regulations in August, Binance CEO says

TechnologyApril 30, 2025

UAE stablecoin could signal end of rental cheques and remittance fees

TechnologyApril 30, 2025

Abu Dhabi entities IHC, ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank plan to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin soon. Credit: Nick Donaldson

Dirham-backed stablecoin shows it pays to be prepared

EditorialApril 30, 2025

The new digital currency will be backed by the dirham.

Dirham-backed stablecoin to be launched in Abu Dhabi

MoneyApril 28, 2025

Logos of different cryptocurrencies are displayed during the Token2049 conference in Dubai on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

AE Coin: What to expect from the UAE stablecoin launch

TechnologyApril 27, 2025

Vote technology firms touting blockchain advancements have struggled to convince municipalities to adopt their products but have had success with private-sector clients. AP

Blockchain voting faces uphill battle in push for election security

TechnologySeptember 25, 2024

Finstreet will provide a secondary market trading facility for professional clients for securities having their primary market listing on other exchanges. Getty

Finstreet launches regulated digital market at ADGM

MarketsSeptember 09, 2024

Hand counted paper ballots, optical scan machines and direct-recording electronic voting systems are just some of the many voting methods used around the world. AP

From optical scan to Blockchain, the future of voting technology unfolds

TechnologyJuly 29, 2024

Omar Ghanem, co-founder and chief executive of GAM3S.GG. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Generation Start-up: How GAM3S.GG is democratising Web3 gaming

Start-UpsOctober 09, 2023

Su Zhu, co-founder of Three Arrows Capital. His arrest is only the latest in a string of legal interventions against alleged wrongdoing in crypto. Photo: @zhusu / Twitter

Three Arrows co-founder's arrest in Singapore reflects downfall of crypto highflier

CryptocurrenciesSeptember 30, 2023

The launch of the Middle East and Asia Crypto Blockchain Association will address greater transparency, education and responsible innovation in the sector. Ruel Pableo / The National

South Korean blockchain company sets up Abu Dhabi headquarters

EconomyJuly 10, 2023

Ras Al Khaimah issued a law in March to establish RAK Digital Assets Oasis to support the emirate's diversification strategy. Antonie Robertson / The National

RAK Digital Assets Oasis and US-based HABR Foundation team up

TechnologyJuly 05, 2023

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