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Sam Bankman-Fried, former chief executive of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is facing federal charges that he used money from investors illegally for personal gain. EPA

Why it’s time to usher in decentralised finance to fight corruption

MoneyMay 24, 2023

Cryptocurrencies and decentralised finance are powered by blockchain, which is generally considered to be a safer way to conduct transactions and one that could end up replacing middlemen, such as brokers and banks, in the financial system. AFP

Crypto companies 'should learn lessons from FTX collapse'

CryptocurrenciesMay 21, 2023

Blockchain and Web3 industry leaders during the Finoverse Arabia conference in Dubai. Photo: Finoverse

Finoverse looking to boost blockchain co-operation between UAE and Hong Kong

TechnologyMay 09, 2023

A DAO has no central leadership and is governed from the bottom up by a community, with its rules recorded on the blockchain in a transparent and immutable way. Getty

Why blockchain technology is a solution to the future of governance

MoneyApril 26, 2023

Dubai has been making progress in its efforts to establish the emirate as the capital of the future economy. Bloomberg

Dubai sets deadline for virtual asset operators seeking Vara regulation

TechnologyApril 15, 2023

Although widespread use of blockchain is six to eight years away, the momentum has positively shifted as governments and corporations move to trials and proofs of concept. Getty

Central bank digital currencies and gaming to drive blockchain adoption

MoneyMarch 31, 2023

The headquarters of Silicon Valley Bank in California. The lender's collapse triggered an emergency meeting of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. AFP

Why the collapse of SVB and Silvergate isn’t a sign of crypto weakness

MoneyMarch 14, 2023

The UAE has a regulatory framework that is attractive for cryptocurrency companies, experts have said. Bloomberg

UAE has a fertile environment for digital assets, Crypto.com chief says

CryptocurrenciesMarch 02, 2023

Binance will provide expertise while the Mena FinTech Association will provide its network of industry connections. Photo: Unsplash

Mena FinTech Association teams up with Binance to drive growth

CryptocurrenciesFebruary 28, 2023

Ras Al Khaimah plans to set up a free zone for digital and virtual asset companies. Antonie Robertson / The National

Ras Al Khaimah to launch Digital Assets Oasis free zone

EconomyFebruary 27, 2023

A cryptocurrency banner in Davos, Switzerland. A World Economic Forum report shows the increasing acceptance of digital currencies poses challenges for capital markets, investors, regulators and tax authorities globally. Bloomberg

How to navigate growing crypto regulation

MoneyFebruary 23, 2023

An artwork titled 'Bored Ape Yacht Club' at a gallery in London. The days of choosing a Bored Ape NFT over an Andy Warhol are probably long gone. EPA

NFTs or traditional art: Which should you back in 2023?

WeekendFebruary 17, 2023

Abu Dhabi-based tech hub Hub71 has unveiled Hub71+ Digital Assets, a dedicated ecosystem for Web3 start-ups. Photo: Hub71

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 unveils new ecosystem to support Web3 start-ups

TechnologyFebruary 15, 2023

A Bitcoin artwork in Miami, Florida. Bitcoin is by far the most censorship-resistant of all blockchains. AFP

How Bitcoin NFTs are raising questions on censorship

MoneyFebruary 15, 2023

Dubai adopted the Virtual Asset Regulation Law in March last year with the aim of protecting investors. Reuters

Dubai’s virtual assets watchdog issues regulations to mitigate market risks

CryptocurrenciesFebruary 07, 2023

ChatGPT's success shows how advances in new sectors could generate the growth needed by the global economy. AFP

Why governments should do more to support the blockchain sector

MoneyFebruary 01, 2023

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