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Animoca Brands announced that it has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license issued by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, authorizing Animoca Brands to operate in the Emirate of Dubai (excluding the Dubai International Financial Centre) and to provide virtual asset (VA) brokerage trading services, VA management, and investment services to global institutional and qualified investors.

According to Crypto Politan, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced its updated regulatory framework for crypto tokens last year and released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to assist businesses in understanding and implementing the new regulations.The new framework allows entities regulated by the DFSA within the Dubai International Financial Centre to choose the crypto tokens they wish to work with without requiring prior approval from the DFSA, and this update has been effective since 2026. The FAQ clarifies that the new regulations cover crypto tokens used for payment or investment purposes, excluding investment tokens such as NFTs, utility tokens, securities tokens, and stablecoins.Stablecoins are limited to use by asset managers for payments. Businesses offering crypto token-related products must comply with the token regime and related requirements, with token suitability assessment criteria including their characteristics, regulatory status in other jurisdictions, global market size and liquidity, relevant technology, and whether they may hinder compliance.

Bitcoin treasury company Strive director Pierre Rochard stated that Dubai, El Salvador, Thailand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and Germany (after holding for one year) do not tax Bitcoin, and that the U.S. taxing Bitcoin is "unreasonable."Pierre Rochard described the relevant policies as a poor choice that undermines Trump's proposed "Bitcoin superpower" plan.

According to CoinDesk, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has banned the trading, promotion, and derivatives activities of privacy coins in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) starting today, citing their difficulty in meeting anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance requirements.The new regulations also redefine stablecoins, only recognizing "fiat-backed crypto tokens" supported by fiat currencies and high-quality assets; algorithmic stablecoins like Ethena are not considered stablecoins. In addition, the DFSA has transferred the responsibility for token suitability assessments to licensed institutions, shifting the regulatory focus to compliance enforcement.

According to the official announcement, the globally leading pioneer in the cryptocurrency industry, Gate Group, has announced that its entity Gate Technology FZE (referred to as "Gate Dubai") has officially launched operations. Gate Dubai holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license under the regulation and supervision of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing it to provide cryptocurrency spot trading services to institutional investors, qualified investors, and retail users. This launch is seen as an important advancement in Gate Group's global compliance strategy, further consolidating its compliance layout in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and enhancing its ability to connect regional and global markets.It is reported that Gate Dubai will offer spot trading services covering mainstream cryptocurrency assets and support spot matching of local currencies and cryptocurrency assets to enhance asset allocation and trading convenience. At the same time, the platform has activated an independent localized site and is advancing the construction of a local team and customer support system, planning to participate in the development of the local digital asset ecosystem through industry collaboration and educational activities. According to official information from Gate Group, its related entities have obtained or completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals in jurisdictions such as Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai, continuously promoting a globalization path centered on compliance.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Crypto.com to explore how to leverage blockchain technology to innovate the financing, trading, and settlement of commodities.According to the agreement, both parties will focus on practical application cases rather than abstract concepts, including the possibility of commodity tokenization, asset custody methods, liquidity support, and whether digital assets can play a role in the payment processes on the DMCC platform and its member companies.

Dubai Customs has signed a cooperation agreement with Binance to introduce cryptocurrency payment capabilities in commercial and logistics transactions. This collaboration was signed during Binance Week 2025 by Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, and Stephanie Emile, General Manager of Binance FZE. Binance will assist in enhancing trade efficiency and accelerating investment flow through payment solutions, including Binance Pay.The agreement indicates that digital assets will be integrated into the local commercial and logistics systems to support blockchain-based innovative financial infrastructure, further shortening transaction times and reducing costs. The collaboration will also help optimize import-export processes, improve customs clearance efficiency, and provide more modern payment methods for small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their businesses and enter global markets.Dubai Customs previously launched a blockchain platform in 2024 to accelerate customs clearance and commercial processing, achieving reliable supply chain data sharing. In 2023, its blockchain intellectual property management system also received an intellectual property certificate from the UAE Ministry of Economy.Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World Group, stated that through such collaborations, Dubai is building an advanced economic model that meets the demands of the digital economy, further enhancing its position as a trade and logistics hub. Busenad pointed out that the cooperation will accelerate customs digitization, make processes smarter, and open a new chapter for the integration of cryptocurrency payments.Binance CEO Richard Teng stated that both parties will jointly launch innovative solutions to create a tangible impact in the customs sector and promote the further development of Dubai's digital ecosystem and related infrastructure.

On-chain detective ZachXBT previously disclosed that Danny / Meech, also known as Danish Zulfiqar (Khan), is suspected to have been arrested by law enforcement and had his crypto assets seized. He was involved in the $243 million Genesis creditor theft case, carried out in conjunction with Malone, Veer, Chen, and Jeandiel. However, the Dubai police or UAE regulatory authorities have not yet made any public statements, nor have any local media reports confirmed any villa raids, arrests, or seizures related to Zulfiqar, the Genesis creditor theft case, or the earlier Kroll SIM card exchange incident.

FightManiaDUBAI announces that it will hold a wrestling-themed offline event at the Cuban Boxing Club in Dubai on December 4, 2025, from 20:00 to 24:00, featuring UFC fighter Song Yadong alongside KOLs Orangie and Jakey. The event will include KOL friendly wrestling matches, WWE-style performances, and a Degen interactive prediction segment. Song Yadong will conduct face-to-face combat training on-site, with KOL EnHeng participating as a special guest. After the event, a social party will be held to provide a communication platform for the Degen community. This event will replace the traditional cryptocurrency conference format, focusing on offline experiences and community interaction.

Crypto Fight Night (CFN) officially announces its partnership with the crypto-native online entertainment platform BC.GAME, which will participate as the Exclusive Gaming Partner for the 2025 season. This year's event will be held on December 5, 2025, in Dubai, featuring a complete schedule for the evening that includes title fights, multiple heavyweight clashes, and a women's match, all confirmed. The event coincides with a period of intensive local crypto and blockchain conferences.Currently, CFN-related content is live in the "BC.GAME Specials" section of the BC.GAME sports area, presented in the form of an event section, showcasing the entire evening's schedule, match information, and official market focus. Users can browse the times of each match, player information, and overall market trends in advance, allowing them to "pick a side" in their own way and monitor pre-match popularity changes.

The "Integration, Growth, and New Crypto Cycle" themed forum, jointly hosted by RootData, ChainCatcher, and Klickl, will officially open tomorrow (December 2) from 14:00 to 18:00 (GMT+4) in Dubai. This forum has received joint sponsorship support from UXLINK, USDD, 0G, Olaxbt, Oops Panda, Tron, Sunpump, Tencent Cloud, and others.As one of the important peripheral events of the "Binance Dubai Blockchain Week 2025," this themed forum will gather top global industry builders, investment institutions, and opinion leaders, including Bill Qian, co-founder of Cypher Capital; Fisher Yu, co-founder of Babylon Labs; Michael Zhao, CEO of Klickl; Dermot Mayes, CEO for the UAE region; Jeff, CEO of Solayer; JT Song, head of 0G Asia-Pacific; Jason Chan, founder of Olaxbt; Yvonne Chia, communications director of USDD; Emma, COO of Oops Panda; and Ye Wang, chief product manager of RootData, to discuss the future landscape of the new crypto cycle.It is reported that at the forum, RootData will also officially release the industry's first multidimensional, dynamically updated crypto exchange ranking—"Top Crypto Exchanges Ranking by Asset." This real-time ranking aims to establish a more comprehensive evaluation system by encouraging exchanges to disclose more key project information and asset data, effectively eliminating barriers of information asymmetry, thereby empowering global investors to make more informed decisions.Event registration: https://luma.com/oxc7fklo

According to the RootData calendar page, next week includes several important news items such as project dynamics, macroeconomic finance, token unlocks, incentive activities, and presale events. Details are as follows:December 1:The Aster Phase 3 airdrop checker will open on December 1;EIGEN will unlock 38,354,400 tokens, worth $22,647,500, accounting for 8.646% of the circulation;50% of the trading fees generated from the Giggle trading pair on Binance will be automatically converted to GIGGLE and allocated to Giggle Academy for partial destruction;Lighter plans to achieve EVM scalability early next year, sharing collateral with exchanges;The Lido network economic support system NEST is expected to be delivered in December 2025;Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will give a speech in Nagoya, Central Japan, and meet with business leaders.December 2:ENA will unlock 110,953,100 tokens, worth $31,166,000, accounting for 1.495% of the circulation;Aztec will conduct a public sale from December 2 to 6, 2025;Eurozone November CPI year-on-year preliminary value;Eurozone November CPI month-on-month preliminary value;Eurozone October unemployment rate;Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at a commemorative event.December 3:Avant USD will update the MAX exchange mechanism starting December 3;HumidiFi will launch an ICO event on the JupiterDTF platform on December 3;Eurozone October PPI month-on-month;Ethereum will release the Fusaka upgrade on December 3;Binance will hold Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai on December 3.December 5:XION will unlock 43,155,300 tokens, worth $17,575,200, accounting for 97.990% of the circulation;The second token buyback destruction by Renzo will take place on December 5;The destruction time for the Aster Phase 3 buyback tokens will be on December 5;BNB Hack will be held from December 5 to 6;Eurozone third quarter GDP year-on-year revision;U.S. December one-year inflation rate preliminary value.December 7:Beldex is preparing for the Obscura hard fork upgrade at block height 4,939,540, expected to be completed by December 7, 05:30 UTC;HFT will unlock 11,694,200 tokens, worth $419,200, accounting for 1.801% of the circulation.In addition, there is a button at the top of the RootData calendar page for generating image shares, allowing users to share important events.Risk Warning: This calendar does not constitute any investment advice.

RootData Chief Product Manager Ye Wang confirmed attendance at the forum themed "Integration, Growth, and the New Crypto Cycle" to be held on December 2 in Dubai. The forum is co-hosted by RootData, ChainCatcher, and Klickl, and is one of the key peripheral events of the "Binance Dubai Blockchain Week 2025."RootData is a Web3 asset data platform that takes the lead in encapsulating on-chain and off-chain data of Web3 assets, with higher data structuring and readability, aiming to become a trusted data layer for the Web3 ecosystem. As an important industry participant, guests will gather with top builders, investment institutions, trading platforms, and opinion leaders from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on integration trends, growth strategies, and market opportunities under the new cycle, jointly promoting industry innovation and global collaboration.Event registration: https://luma.com/oxc7fklo

Chief Operating Officer Emma of Oops Panda has confirmed her attendance at the forum themed "Integration, Growth, and the New Crypto Cycle," which will be held on December 2 in Dubai. The forum is co-hosted by RootData, ChainCatcher, and Klickl, and is one of the key peripheral events of the "Binance Dubai Blockchain Week 2025."Oops Panda is a Web3-based native character ecosystem ------ a decentralized, AI-driven Pop Mart, where blind boxes, AI tools, physical collectibles, and brand collaborations create an ever-expanding IP universe that spans both the digital and real worlds. As a significant industry player, guests will gather with top builders, investment institutions, trading platforms, and opinion leaders from around the globe to engage in in-depth discussions on the integration trends, growth strategies, and market opportunities in the new cycle, collectively driving industry innovation and global collaboration.Event registration: https://luma.com/oxc7fklo

Solayer CEO Jeff confirmed his attendance at the forum themed "Convergence, Growth, and the New Crypto Cycle" to be held on December 2 in Dubai. The forum is co-hosted by RootData, ChainCatcher, and Klickl, and is one of the key side events of the "Binance Dubai Blockchain Week 2025."Solayer is building infiniSVM to scale Solana, which is a hardware-accelerated SVM that achieves infinite scalability through a multi-execution cluster architecture connected by SDN and RDMA, maintaining atomic state while achieving 100 Gbps. As an important industry participant, guests will gather with top builders, investment institutions, trading platforms, and opinion leaders from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on the convergence trends, growth strategies, and market opportunities under the new cycle, jointly promoting industry innovation and global collaboration.Event registration: https://luma.com/oxc7fklo