UAE

Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Systemic Bank to Trade Crypto in UAE

Standard Chartered launches institutional Bitcoin and Ether spot trading in the UAE through its DIFC branch, with custody and settlement options.

Singapore Proposes 100% Reserve Rule for Stablecoins, Bans Yield

Singapore proposes rules requiring stablecoins to maintain 100% reserves while banning issuers from paying yield or interest on token holdings.

Coinbase Wins UAE License to Launch Tokenized Securities Hub

Coinbase secures a UAE financial-services license to build a regulated tokenization hub and global derivatives center in Abu Dhabi.

Binance Launches Regulated Gold and Silver Options Through ADGM Exchange

Binance has launched regulated Gold and Silver options through its ADGM-regulated Nest Exchange, expanding its crypto-native derivatives suite with compliant commodity trading.

South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank to Launch Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments With J.P. Morgan's Kinexys

KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based cross-border payment service using J.P. Morgan's Kinexys, becoming the first South Korean bank to adopt the network.