UAE | ForkLog - Part 3

ForkLog 19 21.08.2024

Dubai to Host Blockchain Life 2024 with Over 10,000 Attendees

On October 22 and 23, Dubai will host the international forum Blockchain Life 2024. The event is expected to attract more than 10,000 industry representatives from 120 countries, according to the organisers who spoke to ForkLog. The speakers at Blockchain Life 2024 include: Justin Sun, founder of Tron; Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether; Eowyn Chen, […]

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ForkLog 18 31.07.2024

M2 to Enable Bitcoin Purchases via Bank Accounts in UAE

The M2 platform, registered with the FSRA, will allow clients to trade cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts, as reported by Cointelegraph. Users can exchange Bitcoin and Ethereum for dirhams and vice versa. There is also an option for depositing and withdrawing funds in the national currency. The company believes that the new integration will […]

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ForkLog 39 24.07.2024

Co-founder of DEBT Box Alleges Brother’s Kidnapping and $400 Million Theft

Jacob Anderson, an executive at the mining company DEBT Box, has alleged the kidnapping of his brother and co-founder, Jason Anderson. This was reported by Fortune. According to available information, in March 2024, Jason Anderson was attending a business meeting in Dubai but was unable to leave the UAE. After interacting with airport staff, he […]

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ForkLog 12 26.06.2024

Legal Expert Criticizes UAE’s New Cryptocurrency Regulations

The updated regulations in the UAE could potentially ban cryptocurrency payments in the country. This conclusion was reached by legal expert Irina Khiver. She referred to the approval on June 5 by the board of directors of the UAE Central Bank (CBUAE) of amendments to the regulation on the supervision and licensing of stablecoins. According […]

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ForkLog 32 24.05.2024

UAE Imposes Fines for Cryptocurrency Mining on Farms

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (UAE) has issued a warning regarding the illegality of cryptocurrency mining on farms, as reported by Khaleej Times. The agency emphasized that mining could lead to a sharp increase in electricity bills. “This activity is considered an improper use of the farm for purposes other than its […]

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ForkLog 19 18.03.2024

OpenAI in Talks with Abu Dhabi’s MGX for AI Chip Investment

State-backed investment firm MGX from Abu Dhabi is in discussions with OpenAI representatives regarding potential funding for an AI chip production project. This was reported by the Financial Times (FT), citing sources. According to the publication, the industry-focused fund was launched in mid-March and is managed by UAE’s national security advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed […]

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ForkLog 24 12.03.2024

Dubai Police Unveils Cardano-Based Forensic Solution

The Dubai Police Department has showcased a pilot project based on the Cardano network for storing and transmitting data related to criminal investigations. This was revealed by GhostFund co-founder Chris O. #Cardano fam, massive real world adoption update by @Cardano_CF! One of the wealthiest nations in the world, UAE is employing @Cardano to secure its […]

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ForkLog 19 10.01.2024

Phoenix Group Secures $187 Million Deal with Bitmain

The mining firm Phoenix Group announced a $187 million contract with the bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain. Details have not been disclosed. In December, the company reached a similar agreement with rival equipment supplier MicroBT for $380 million. Phoenix Group explained that these initiatives reflect the firm’s ambitions to reshape the global mining landscape and […]

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ForkLog 8 18.12.2023

Kazakhstan and UAE to jointly curb illicit use of cryptocurrencies

The UAE and Kazakhstan intend to cooperate in the fight against financial crime and in the seizure of illicit digital assets.

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ForkLog 7 05.12.2023

Phoenix Group’s mining firm jumps 50% on first day of trading

Phoenix Group, the Abu Dhabi-based mining company, opened on the first trading day at 2.25 AED. The IPO priced at 1.5 AED, Bloomberg reports.

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ForkLog 26 22.11.2023

Abu Dhabi-based mining firm Phoenix Group raises $370 million in IPO

Abu Dhabi-based mining company and colocation services provider Phoenix Group announced a 33x oversubscription to its shares in an IPO of $370 million.

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ForkLog 13 18.10.2023

Binance FZE chief explains the Middle East’s appeal for crypto firms

Progressive regulatory framework allows the UAE and Bahrain to attract major crypto firms. This was stated in an interview by Binance FZE CEO Alex Chihaid.

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