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In a world still debating blockchain’s relevance, Dubai’s flagship airline has quietly taxied to the front of the runway. And we saw it coming all along. Soon, passengers will book flights not just with loyalty points or credit cards, but with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. Emirates is proving that digital assets aren’t just for fintech: they’re for first class.
Senator Lummis just dropped a crypto tax bill that could change everything — from daily spending to staking rewards. It’s big news for the U.S., but the ripple effects could boost global hubs like the UAE too.
Dubai just rewired civic life with a single handshake. Inking a four-page pact at the Dubai FinTech Summit, the emirate’s Department of Finance (DOF) and Crypto.com flipped every parking ticket, trade-license renewal and birth-certificate fee onto a crypto rail instantly convertible, regulator-approved, and ready for a tap on your phone.
In a country that made skyscrapers look easy and crypto feel normal, the next plot twist was bound to be big. Disney in Abu Dhabi. A casino in Ras Al Khaimah. The UAE isn’t just building attractions; it’s rewriting the global entertainment script. And as usual, it’s doing it its own way.
In a unexpected move that highlights the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to digital innovation, Emarat, the nation’s state-owned fuel retailer, has inked a deal with Crypto.com to become the first fuel retailer in the Middle East and North Africa to accept cryptocurrency payments at its service stations. This initiative marks the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, aligning with the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in digital finance and smart infrastructure.
Crypto entrepreneurship demands discipline, calculated risk-taking, and deep respect for craftsmanship. In Dubai, founders are leveraging clear regulatory systems to build everything from DAOs to compliant stablecoins, without the friction found elsewhere. These entrepreneurs aren’t chasing hype—they’re focused on structure, governance, and long-term utility.