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Gordian Capital is delighted to announce its plan for expansion into the Middle East, subject to approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”)
Hut 8 Advances Capital Strategy with DIFC Licence
July 23 2025
Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing, today announced that its subsidiary, Hut 8 Investment Ltd, has secured a Commercial Licence in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). The license authorises proprietary investments and certain non-financial commercial activity under the DIFC’s internationally recognised common law framework.
Ripple Secures DFSA License to Offer Regulated Crypto Payments in the UAE
March 13 2025
Ripple will be the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA.
DIFC and Lloyd’s Collaborate to Develop Future Talent in the Insurance Sector
January 22 2025
DIFC Academy, the education platform of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial […]
Ripple Announces Partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub to Accelerate Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Middle East
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Ripple, the leading provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has announced plans to partner […]
ADIB and DIFC Innovation Hub Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Fintech Growth in the Region
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced a strategic collaboration with […]
Visa Joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Founding Partner & Co-Host
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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), organised […]
Mastercard and DIFC Innovation Hub host thought leadership forum for businesses to drive sustainable growth
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Mastercard and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, the largest financial innovation ecosystem in […]
DIFC Innovation Hub connects investors with Trailblazing start-ups to drive the future of finance
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DIFC Innovation Hub, home to the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle […]
Dubai calls on global start-ups to participate in DIFC’s inaugural $1mln FinTech World Cup at Singapore FinTech Festival
November 16 2023
Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub […]
Emirates NBD and DIFC Launchpad announce ‘National Digital Talent Incubator’ program
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Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) […]
DIFC Steers Dubai’s Position as a Global Insurance and Reinsurance Hub with Unparalleled Growth
September 18 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Dubai International Financial Centre reaffirms position as global hub for finance, innovation, and talent attraction
August 2 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Nomura launches international wealth management business in Dubai
July 19 2023
Nomura today announced the expansion of its International Wealth Management business with new premises in […]
Standard Chartered partners with DIFC Innovation Hub to empower UAE women entrepreneurs
July 17 2023
Standard Chartered, in partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub, announced today the launch of the fifth […]
DIFC Innovation Hub partners with Dubai Islamic Bank to launch 7th edition of AccelerateHER
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Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Dubai International Financial Centre, (DIFC), the leading global financial centre […]
Standard Chartered partners with DIFC to advance treasury excellence across the region
May 30 2023
Standard Chartered announced its exclusive partnership of the DIFC Treasury Leadership Forum, marking a new […]
Standard Chartered to launch Digital Asset Custody Services in the UAE
May 10 2023
Standard Chartered signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to […]
Under the Patronage of Maktoum Bin Mohammed DIFC to Host the Inaugural Dubai Fintech Summit to Discuss the Latest Innovations and Challenges in the Sector
May 4 2023
Dubai is set to host the first-ever Dubai FinTech Summit on May 8 and 9 […]
Mastercard and DIFC to drive digital transformation by partnering with FinTech companies
April 19 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Visa Joins Dubai Fintech Summit as Co-host
March 23 2023
The Dubai FinTech Summit welcomes Visa as a co-host sponsor for the two-day event taking […]
Dubai International Financial Centre Chooses Napier to Provide Client Screening Capabilities
February 28 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Dubai International Finance Centre Grows at Record-Breaking Pace in 2022
February 21 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region’s leading global […]
Dubai International Financial Centre to host a Global FinTech Summit
November 7 2022
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy […]
MENA Fintech Association releases the SHIFT report
April 20 2022
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading voice of the fintech community in the region, has released […]
Hut 8 Advances Capital Strategy with DIFC Licence
July 23 2025
Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive use cases such as Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing, today announced that its subsidiary, Hut 8 Investment Ltd, has secured a Commercial Licence in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). The license authorises proprietary investments and certain non-financial commercial activity under the DIFC’s internationally recognised common law framework.
ADIB and DIFC Innovation Hub Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Fintech Growth in the Region
June 19 2024
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced a strategic collaboration with […]
Visa Joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Founding Partner & Co-Host
March 13 2024
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), organised […]
DIFC Innovation Hub connects investors with Trailblazing start-ups to drive the future of finance
November 30 2023
DIFC Innovation Hub, home to the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle […]
Dubai calls on global start-ups to participate in DIFC’s inaugural $1mln FinTech World Cup at Singapore FinTech Festival
November 16 2023
Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub […]
Emirates NBD and DIFC Launchpad announce ‘National Digital Talent Incubator’ program
October 16 2023
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) […]
Dubai International Financial Centre reaffirms position as global hub for finance, innovation, and talent attraction
August 2 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Nomura launches international wealth management business in Dubai
July 19 2023
Nomura today announced the expansion of its International Wealth Management business with new premises in […]
Standard Chartered partners with DIFC Innovation Hub to empower UAE women entrepreneurs
July 17 2023
Standard Chartered, in partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub, announced today the launch of the fifth […]
DIFC Innovation Hub partners with Dubai Islamic Bank to launch 7th edition of AccelerateHER
June 5 2023
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Dubai International Financial Centre, (DIFC), the leading global financial centre […]
Standard Chartered partners with DIFC to advance treasury excellence across the region
May 30 2023
Standard Chartered announced its exclusive partnership of the DIFC Treasury Leadership Forum, marking a new […]
Under the Patronage of Maktoum Bin Mohammed DIFC to Host the Inaugural Dubai Fintech Summit to Discuss the Latest Innovations and Challenges in the Sector
May 4 2023
Dubai is set to host the first-ever Dubai FinTech Summit on May 8 and 9 […]
Mastercard and DIFC to drive digital transformation by partnering with FinTech companies
April 19 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Dubai International Financial Centre Chooses Napier to Provide Client Screening Capabilities
February 28 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa […]
Dubai International Finance Centre Grows at Record-Breaking Pace in 2022
February 21 2023
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region’s leading global […]
Dubai International Financial Centre to host a Global FinTech Summit
November 7 2022
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy […]
MENA Fintech Association releases the SHIFT report
April 20 2022
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading voice of the fintech community in the region, has released […]
