The UAE is attracting a global wave of crypto millionaires with zero-tax profits, regulatory clarity and elite residency perks. With no personal income or capital gains tax and recent VAT exemptions on crypto transactions, the UAE provides an unmatched financial incentive for crypto investors. Dubai’s VARA and Abu Dhabi’s FSRA lead with retail and institutional frameworks, while RAK, Sharjah and others are developing tailored zones and policies for Web3 innovation. Free zones like DMCC, ADGM and DIFC offer business-ready ecosystems, while high-speed internet, 5G and cloud services make the UAE a plug-and-play hub for crypto firms. Read more
Crypto-focused asset manager Grayscale's IPO may enable it to seek out new funding avenues such as stock or convertible note offerings. Cryptocurrency-focused asset manager and exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer Grayscale joined a growing list of crypto companies seeking to launch IPOs in the United States. On Monday, Grayscale said it had filed to list its company shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under a new clause that enables confidential filings ahead of a final public offering. Entering public markets would enable Grayscale to seek more funding opportunities through strategies such as public stock offerings, which was leveraged by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, or convertible note offerings, such as GameStop’s $2.25 billion offering from June 13. Read more
By securing a national trust charter, USDC’s issuer, Circle, plans to directly manage its $62-bilion reserves. Circle, the fintech firm behind USDC, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish America’s first digital currency bank, a national trust institution that would bring stablecoins fully into the federally regulated financial system. The proposed entity, First National Digital Currency Bank, wouldn’t operate like a traditional consumer bank. It wouldn’t offer deposits or loans. Instead, it would focus on Circle USDC trust bank functions: safeguarding USDC (USDC) reserves, managing cash and short-term Treasury holdings and offering digital asset custody services to institutional clients. Read more