Ripple Wins Over Dubai Regulator, Bolstering Its Middle East Foothold
by aria-crypto.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:19
Ripple Wins Over Dubai Regulator, Bolstering Its Middle East Foothold
Ripple has successfully obtained full regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to facilitate blockchain-based payment solutions in the Middle East. This makes Ripple the inaugural payments provider with such a license in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), spotlighting its expansion in the region. The company now has access to the UAE’s substantial $40 billion cross-border payments market. Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, highlighted the strategic advantage due to the UAE's supportive framework for tech and crypto innovations. From its DIFC base established in 2020, Ripple has grown its regional customer base to nearly 20% of its global total. Recently, Ripple also received DFSA approval for its XRP crypto, positioning it alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin as DFSA-sanctioned assets. This approval continues Ripple's series of regulatory successes across major markets, including licenses from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the NYDFS. Despite ongoing legal challenges from the U.S. SEC, Ripple maintains robust growth in regulated markets, illustrating its commitment to compliance and market expansion.
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