Animoca Brands received a VARA license on Feb. 5 allowing it to serve institutional and qualified investors in Dubai, marking a regulatory milestone for its Middle East expansion.
Michael Saylor used his Bitcoin MENA 2025 keynote in Abu Dhabi to outline a vision where Bitcoin (BTC) underpins digital capital, credit and money across the Middle East. He framed BTC as a foundational layer for new credit rails and tokenized assets.