An Abu Dhabi-backed investment vehicle quietly agreed to acquire half of World Liberty Financial (WLFI)-a cryptocurrency startup linked to U.S. President Donald Trump-in a $500 million deal completed just days before Trump returned to the White House, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The UAE central bank has approved USDU, the country’s first US dollar-backed stablecoin, allowing regulated institutions to use it for digital asset payments and settlement. Issued by Universal Digital and fully backed by US dollars held in local banks, the token operates under strict regulatory oversight.

The US has approved the export of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, allowing each country to acquire up to 35,000 units. The chips will go to G42 and Humain under strict security rules, supporting the Gulf nations’ growing AI projects and partnerships.

The UAE has built a Bitcoin reserve of around 6,300 BTC, worth up to $740 million, mainly through state-backed mining. This makes it one of the largest national holders, ranking just ahead of El Salvador.

Dubai and UAE regulators agreed to work together on crypto licences to make rules clearer across the country. Firms licensed in Dubai may soon operate nationwide, but still need to pass joint checks.

UAE regulators confirmed that staking Toncoin does not qualify anyone for a golden visa, denying claims made by The Open Network. They warned the public to ignore false offers and said crypto investments have no link to visa or residency rights.

China is actively seeking to challenge the dominance of the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency, with a strategic push to extend the digital yuan’s role in both domestic transactions and cross-border payments.

Emirates Coin became the first investment platform in the UAE to be officially regulated to offer both digital and traditional assets in one place. This allows investors to access a wide range of investments, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, commodities, and regulated ICOs, all through a single secure platform.

Dubai has launched its first government-backed platform, Prypco Mint, allowing people to buy small shares in property using blockchain. The system links directly to official land records and aims to make real estate investment easier and more secure.

Ripple partnered with UAE’s Zand Bank and Mamo to use its blockchain payment system. This will help both firms speed up and simplify cross-border and local money transfers.