Arabian Crypto
Success Stories from Digital-Asset pioneers
200
Insightful pages
19
Captivating interviews
21
Practical advices
Readers' opinions
★★★★★
This book highlights the stories and personalities that dominate the Middle East, where energy and money intersect.
Arthur Hayes
CIO, Maelstrom Fund, Co-Founder of BitMEX
★★★★★
An indispensable guide and who's who of digital assets in the region.
Alex Manson
CEO, SC Ventures by Standard Chartered
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Charles d'Haussy
Jame DiBiasio
ARABIAN CRYPTO is brought to you by Charles d'Haussy, a crypto business pioneer, and Jame DiBiasio, a veteran fintech journalist – the same team behind BLOCK KONG.
The United Arab Emirates has exploded onto the crypto scene.
But why?
And how can you and your business participate in the hottest market for digital assets and financial innovation?
ARABIAN CRYPTO goes inside with regulators, founders, and executives across the spectrum of digital assets, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.This book will help you understand:
- what makes crypto in the UAE tick
- how crypto businesses operate here
- the regulatory complexity and opportunity
- the type of cutting-edge projects being built
- how the UAE fits into the global industry of blockchain-based commerce
UAE = Crypto
But Why?
How
How Crypto Businesses operate here
Regulatiosn
The regulatory complexity and opportunity.
Make successful
How the UAE fits into the global industry
What's inside the book?
ARABIAN CRYPTO goes inside with regulators, founders, and executives across the spectrum of digital assets, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Chapter 1
Henri Arslanian, Nine Blocks Capital
HK to Dubai. Early days of the ecosystem & its architecture.
Chapter 2
UAE Crypto map
Map & Emirates overviews
Chapter 3
Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, Dubai Government
Why Crypto in the UAE. History of government appeal to the industry. Blockchain Center.
Chapter 4
Deepa Raja Carbon, VARA
Details VARA's innovative licensing for virtual assets, balancing compliance and growth in Dubai.
Chapter 5
The ‘T’s of Dubai
Examines Dubai's pillars—Tolerance, Talent, Technology, Trade—fueling crypto entrepreneurship.
Chapter 6
ADGM: regulatory crypto pioneer
Highlights ADGM's forward-thinking crypto regulations and Abu Dhabi's competitive edge.
Chapter 7
Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat, Dubai Digital Asset Association
Covers Ereiqat's ecosystem-building via D2A2 and Crypto Oasis for UAE startups.
Chapter 8
Falconry, soaring in the UAE
Uses falconry as a metaphor for precision and heritage in UAE's blockchain rise.
Chapter 9
Talal Tabbaa, CoinMENA
Traces Tabbaa's journey from Jibrel to CoinMENA's compliant MENA crypto exchange.
Chapter 10
UAE History 101
Overviews UAE's evolution from oil to tech diversification, enabling blockchain adoption.
Chapter 11
Sandeep Nailwal, Polygon
Discusses Nailwal's Dubai base and Polygon's UAE expansions for Ethereum scaling.
Chapter 12
Fisher Yu, Babylon Labs
Explores Yu's Bitcoin staking innovations and Babylon's fit in UAE's secure crypto infrastructure.
Chapter 13
“Ryan”, Urbit
Examines Urbit's sovereign computing appeal to UAE developers under pseudonym "Ryan."
Chapter 14
The saga of Burj Khalifa
Parallels Burj Khalifa's bold build with UAE's visionary crypto innovations.
Chapter 15
Jez Mohideen, Laser Digital
Digital
Covers Mohideen's Nomura crypto arm and bridging tradfi with Web3 in the UAE.
Chapter 16
Misha Putiatin, Symbiotic
Details Symbiotic's Ethereum restaking and UAE DeFi scaling strategies.
Chapter 17
Eowyn Chen, Trust Wallet
Highlights Chen's user-focused wallet growth and MENA expansion via UAE.
Chapter 18
Luuk Strijers, Deribit
Explores Deribit's Dubai move and advanced crypto derivatives trading.
Chapter 19
Navin Gupta, Crystal Intelligence
Examines Crystal's analytics for UAE compliance and market trust.
Chapter 20
The story of money in the Middle East
Traces Middle Eastern finance from ancient trade to UAE's crypto forefront.
Chapter 21
Alex Scott, Solana
Covers Solana's UAE community, DeFi, and high-speed adoption.
Chapter 22
Rachel Conlan, Binance
Discusses Binance's UAE growth, community, and user onboarding.
Chapter 23
Michael Okumu-Ringa, Odgers
Explores fintech talent search and human capital's role in UAE crypto boom.
Chapter 24
Where to work and live in Dubai
Guides crypto pros on Dubai neighborhoods, visas, and expat life.
Chapter 25
“CryptoCito”, CosmoVerse
Delves into CosmoVerse's UAE blending Arab culture with crypto.
Chapter 26
Irina Heaver, NEOSLegal
Covers NEOSLegal's Web3 advisory on UAE regulations and business structuring.
Chapter 27
What we learned
Synthesizes lessons on UAE regulation, innovation, and culture for crypto navigation.
Chapter 28
Postscript
Envisions UAE-led trends in asset tokenization and ethical digital finance.
What will you gain after reading this ebook?
What makes crypto in the UAE tick
How crypto businesses operate here
The regulatory complexity and opportunity
The type of cutting-edge projects being built
How the UAE fits into the global industry of blockchain-based commerce
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