UAE Minister Says Crypto Will Play a "Major Role for UAE Trade Going Forward"
The United Arab Emirates plans to use crypto for trade in the future and also set up a working regulatory framework, according to the country's minister of state for foreign trade. Speaking with Bloomberg on Jan. 20 in D...
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Speaking with Bloomberg on Jan. 20 in Davos Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum's annual meeting is taking place, Thani Al-Zeyoudi said the UAE is considering a trade in currencies other than the US dollar. One area the country is looking to expand is cryptocurrencies, he said, adding:...
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