The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai observed its fifth anniversary, highlighting the UAE's role as a regional commercial hub and Hong Kong's position as a gateway to mainland Chinese investments. Separately, the Eurasian Development Bank and UAE wealth manager ACM Limited signed an agreement at Abu Dhabi Global Market to develop structured finance solutions connecting investors across the UAE, China, Oman, and Central Asia.
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has refreshed its three-year regulatory strategy covering 2027 to 2029. The roadmap outlines the authority's vision, mission, and five core values to govern commercial gaming activities across the country. Key priorities include public protection, market integrity, and responsible growth for licensed participants.
Abu Dhabi's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is monitoring cryptocurrency exchange Binance following an unauthorized withdrawal incident involving approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets. The regulator said it is engaging closely with Binance to protect clients and ensure market integrity. Binance confirmed that roughly $3 billion has been frozen and committed to covering all losses.
Abu Dhabi Global Market has issued formal guidance establishing commercial licensing and governance rules for crypto mining businesses. Under the framework, mining operations fall under the direct regulatory oversight of the Registration Authority. The guidelines separate physical mining operations from financial activities regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
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