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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
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OKX marks UAE growth milestone with launch of regulated retail derivatives pilot offering
Regulated retail derivatives to give traders greater flexibility, risk control, and strategic options across all market conditions. Arabic and English language user education tools and risk management features are being rolled out to promote informed and responsible trading. Dubai, UAE – OKX, a leading global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, today announced a significant expansion of its operations in the UAE with the launch of regulated retail derivatives products, making it the first global exchange to offer retail futures, perpetual contracts, and options within a regulated VARA Pilot framework. The launch comes as OKX continues to see strong momentum in the UAE. The newly introduced regulated crypto retail derivatives offering provides customers with enhanced flexibility and a broader range of trading strategies across different market conditions, marking the first time such crypto derivatives have been made accessible to retail investors in the UAE under a regulated structure. 'This represents a pivotal moment for both OKX and the UAE's broader digital asset ecosystem,' said Rifad Mahasneh, CEO, OKX MENA. 'By launching the first fully regulated retail derivatives offering in the UAE, we are both reinforcing our long-term commitment to responsible innovation and regulatory alignment, as well as listening to feedback from our customers, who have been asking for this type of offering in the UAE. The UAE has emerged as a global model for how thoughtful regulation can unlock access while prioritizing investor protection.' Whether navigating volatility or seeking to hedge existing positions, customers can now access futures contracts, perpetual contracts, and options with up to 5x leverage, in accordance with local regulatory guidelines. These tools empower retail traders to respond more effectively to market trends, manage risk with greater precision, and tailor their strategies to both bullish and bearish environments, all within a secure, compliant, and high-performance trading environment. OKX's expansion highlights the UAE's growing reputation as one of the most forward-looking jurisdictions for digital asset regulation. With Dubai and Abu Dhabi emerging as regional crypto hubs, the country continues to attract global players thanks to its regulatory clarity, supportive infrastructure, and emphasis on innovation. Since establishing its presence in the UAE, OKX has actively collaborated with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA] and other stakeholders to shape frameworks that support innovation while upholding market integrity and transparency. 'Good regulation is not a constraint, it is an imperative within our industry,' added Mahasneh. 'The UAE has created an environment where innovation and compliance go hand in hand. This has enabled OKX to introduce sophisticated products like derivatives to retail users in a responsible and secure manner.' As part of its broader regional strategy, OKX has invested in local hiring, Arabic-language customer support, educational initiatives, and partnerships with Web3 startups and institutions. The derivatives offering will be accompanied by user education tools and risk management features to promote informed, responsible trading. The launch builds on the company's rapid growth in the region following its receipt of a Virtual Asset Service Provider [VASP] license from VARA in 2024. OKX continues to prioritize security, accessibility, and compliance as it expands its role in shaping the Middle East's evolving digital asset landscape. For more information, visit: Media Contact: media@ About OKX Trusted by more than 60 million customers around the globe, OKX is a technology company building a decentralized future that makes the world more tradable, transparent and connected. We're known for being one of the fastest and most reliable crypto apps in the world, and have processed trillions of dollars in transactions. We have key regional offices, including headquarters in San José, California, for the Americas and in Dubai for the Middle East. We also have offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Republic of Türkiye, Australia and Europe. Over the past several years, we've built one of the world's most comprehensive regulatory compliant, licensed crypto companies. We hold licenses in the United States, the UAE, EEA, Singapore and Australia, as well as in other markets. We're steadfastly committed to transparency and security and publish Proof of Reserves reports on a monthly basis. To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit:
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
"Tokenized" Stocks Are Breaking Down Barriers. Here's What Investors Need to Know.
Key Points Robinhood just launched its tokenized stocks platform in Europe. It's offering tokenized versions of both public and private companies. There are a few ways to benefit from stock tokenization without buying the tokens. 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › Modern stock trading still runs on systems that were designed when every phone had a cord. Robinhood's (NASDAQ: HOOD) new tokenized stock program, which rolled out to its European users this month, is the latest attempt to switch over to faster trade processing pipes that are actually public blockchains. The brokerage is letting people buy crypto tokens that represent shares of Apple, Tesla, or even private companies, and it could potentially launch this feature in the U.S. market soon. The promise is 24/7 trading, near‑instant transaction settlement, and the ability to buy stocks directly using crypto. That promise matters because the next wave of capital to enter crypto is likely to arrive through inflows to familiar tickers. Here's what you need to know about this trend, and how to take advantage of it with your investing. Tokenized assets are going mainstream Think of a tokenized stock as a crypto token that can (but does not always) confer ownership of the underlying stock. Ideally, a company issues a token while it holds shares of the stock that's being tokenized. The investor buys the token from them, and then, in theory, holders of the token can redeem it for shares of the stock if they choose to do so. The price of the token is tightly coupled to the price of the underlying stock, as the token is exchangeable for it. Another, far less desirable, implementation of the tokenization idea is a token that is artificially configured to mirror the price action of the underlying asset, without the token issuer actually owning any shares at all. Typically, the tokens are set to mirror the performance of the shares of private companies. These companies do not have stocks that are traded in highly liquid markets like those for public companies, and some of them are technically not allowed to be traded without permission of the stock's issuer. In such a situation, token issuers are providing a financial product that's totally unmoored from the actual value of the asset, so there's nothing to stop holders from getting burned. Of course, it's still possible to sell such tokens to a greater fool, but they are in no way investment-grade, and you should not buy them. For its part, Robinhood says it will back its public company tokens with real equity. But its OpenAI and SpaceX tokens rely solely on Robinhood's own hedging desk, meaning holders have no claim on the underlying businesses if things go sideways. In other words, Robinhood issues the less desirable and uninvestible type of tokenized stock, as well as tokenized shares backed by its own holdings. But why bother with tokenization of stocks in general? In short, convenience. Traditional equity trades in the U.S. settle the next day, they may incur fees, and the market shuts down for nights and weekends. A blockchain can close a tokenized trade in seconds for less than a penny, and it never sleeps. Robinhood is betting that this streamlining and wider trading window will win it new customers. The upside could be massive for investors who position carefully in advance of this trend. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) pegs the potential market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), including stocks, at about $16.1 trillion by 2030. Today, only about $22 billion in assets are actually tokenized on‑chain. $528 million of this trading volume is stocks, but that's changing quickly. One chain could be the biggest beneficiary here Enter Solana, (CRYPTO: SOL) the chain that handles thousands of transactions per second, with typical fees of fractions of a cent. Those attributes matter for its prospects as a home for tokenized stock trading. The value of tokenized assets on Solana has soared 140% as of mid-July to reach more than $101.6 million, outpacing the broader tokenization market and capturing the vast majority of this year's growth in the tokenized stocks segment. xStocks, a Solana‑native project launched on June 30, onboarded over 40,000 crypto wallets in its first week, offering more than 50 tokenized U.S. tickers. For now, Solana's combination of throughput and cost gives it a first-mover advantage in tokenized stocks. If the segment follows the broader tokenization roadmap, capital will chase liquidity, reinforcing that lead. Regulation could hobble the segment, or a faster competitor could emerge, so size your positions accordingly. Investors interested in the tokenization wave thus have two main options. One is to buy Robinhood and hope the brokerage scales the program without angering regulators, and that its dalliance with issuing tokenized stocks of private companies ends before there's serious fallout. The better option is to own a sliver of the tokenization rails via an investment in Solana or another chain that's going to be a hub for tokenized equity trading. If tokenized equities graduate from curiosity to mainstream channels, early exposure to Solana could look wise. Since it's a blockchain system rather than a company, multiple tokenized stock issuers could operate on Solana's network. That means that the regulatory risk to the network as a whole is much lower than an investment in Robinhood. Robinhood's investments in tokenization could still bring investors significant wealth, but so far, it simply doesn't seem to be protecting investors or educating them properly in light of its approach to issuing tokens. Do the experts think Robinhood Markets is a buy right now? The Motley Fool's expert analyst team, drawing on years of investing experience and deep analysis of thousands of stocks, leverages our proprietary Moneyball AI investing database to uncover top opportunities. They've just revealed their to buy now — did Robinhood Markets make the list? When our Stock Advisor analyst team has a stock recommendation, it can pay to listen. After all, Stock Advisor's total average return is up 1,034% vs. just 180% for the S&P — that is beating the market by 853.75%!* Imagine if you were a Stock Advisor member when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $641,800!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,023,813!* The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Alex Carchidi has positions in Apple, Solana, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Solana, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. "Tokenized" Stocks Are Breaking Down Barriers. Here's What Investors Need to Know. was originally published by The Motley Fool
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Decentralized Crypto Exchanges Hit Record Market Share in Q2 Volume: CoinGecko Report
Decentralized exchanges, or DEXs, saw their highest-ever market share in spot crypto volume as trading on their centralized counterparts such as Binance declined in the second quarter of the year, CoinGecko reported. Among centralized exchanges (CEXs), Binance held onto the top place in spot trading market share, even though its quarterly volume dropped to $1.47 trillion from over $2 trillion, the report said. endured even steeper decrease losing 61% of its volume through the quarter. Coinbase also booked less volume. The declines for CEXs happened as bitcoin (BTC) spiked to a fresh all-time record, which usually bolsters trading appetite. Spot trading volume on DEXs surged to $876.3 billion, rising over 25% from the previous quarter, the report noted. Meanwhile, centralized exchanges (CEXes) saw a sharp pullback, with spot volume across the top platforms falling nearly 28% to $3.9 trillion. This means the DEX-to-CEX trading volume ratio jumped to a record high 0.23, perhaps pointing to a growing investor demand for trading directly on-chain. The standout was PancakeSwap, which became the largest DEX by volume after growing more than fivefold quarter-over-quarter. The exchange processed over $392 billion in trades, accounting for nearly half of all DEX activity. The spike follows Binance's launch of Binance Alpha in May, which began routing trades through PancakeSwap and helped elevate BNB Smart Chain above Ethereum, Base, and Solana as the most-used blockchain. Perpetuals trading on DEXs also hit a record, with $898 billion traded during the quarter and Hyperliquid (HYPE) dominating the space with nearly 73% of market share, per the report. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
21-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
BurjX secures FSRA license, launches ADGM-regulated trading platform with 100+ digital assets
Abu Dhabi, UAE – BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset trading platform, has officially secured its Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, for brokerage and custody activities. In a landmark achievement, BurjX becomes a fully regulated digital asset brokerage platform to offer and support trading of over 100 digital assets, setting a new standard for market access, regulatory depth, and product breadth in the region. The UAE's cryptocurrency market is projected to generate US$395.9 million in revenue in 2025, with the user base expected to reach 3.88 million by 2026. With nearly one-third of the population set to own crypto within the next year, the UAE ranks among the highest adoption rates globally. BurjX is setting the benchmark for what a regulated, homegrown platform can be. A Mission Born in the UAE, Led by Its Founders 'We came to the UAE to build something that reflects the future of this region: regulated, trusted, and globally competitive,' said Omar Abbas, Co-Founder and CEO of BurjX, who previously co-founded NDAX, Canada's leading crypto exchange. 'Securing our FSRA license and launching with 100+ assets is proof of what's possible when you build with conviction from the ground up. We're not another imported platform entering the UAE. We're a homegrown one, built here to lead globally.' 'It's rare to see a startup go live with this level of regulatory and technical execution,' said Adam Ferris, Co-Founder and Chairman, a Harvard JD/MBA graduate who previously held key roles at Goldman Sachs. 'This launch validates the strength of our infrastructure, the caliber of our team, and our ambition to position BurjX as a global player from day one.' As part of its governance framework, BurjX has appointed Dr. Ryan Lemand to its Board. A former Binance board member and ex-Head of Risk at UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), he brings deep expertise in regulation, digital assets, and institutional finance. Trade 100+ Tokens with Instant AED On-Ramps Powered by Zand BurjX makes it easy to go from dirhams to digital assets in seconds. Integrated with UAE banking rails through Zand Bank, users can instantly fund their accounts in AED and trade over 100 tokens within seconds, all under the oversight of ADGM's world-leading virtual asset framework. As one of the region's first true fiat-to-crypto bridges, BurjX offers frictionless access to digital markets that is secure, seamless, and proudly UAE native. Regulated, Institutional-Grade Custody As one of the few platforms in the region licensed for both brokerage and custody, BurjX combines the strength of ADGM's virtual asset regime with the speed of institutional-grade infrastructure. Built on NASDAQ-grade systems that process over 1 million transactions per second and secured by Fireblocks' MPC wallet technology, BurjX offers fast execution, deep liquidity, and secure custody on a single, unified platform. From first-time traders to institutions, every transaction is backed by multi-layer governance, comprehensive insurance across hot and cold wallets, and robust regulatory oversight. A New Standard in Private Wealth For family offices, institutions, and high-net-worth clients seeking a more bespoke experience, BurjX has launched its Private Client Division – delivering white-glove OTC services, tailored execution, dedicated relationship coverage, and access to one of the most extensive digital asset offerings in the region. Designed for sophisticated investors, it empowers them to build high-conviction, diversified portfolios with clarity, control, and confidence. What's Next for BurjX With its launch now official, BurjX is entering a new phase of growth; focused on scaling across the UAE and the broader MENA region, while doubling down on its core pillars: security, simplicity, and regulatory strength. With rising adoption from retail users, growing demand from private wealth clients, and deep liquidity across 100+ assets, BurjX is positioned to be the Middle East's homegrown on-ramp to the global crypto economy. About BurjX BurjX is a UAE-born digital asset brokerage and custodian, fully licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. Founded by Omar Abbas, co-founder of NDAX, and Adam Ferris, a Harvard JD/MBA and ex-Goldman Sachs, BurjX offers institutional-grade trading and custody, seamless AED on and off ramps, and multi-layer security infrastructure. Built for trust and performance, BurjX is redefining how the region engages with digital assets and setting a new benchmark for regulated, homegrown innovation.
Tahawul Tech
21-07-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
BurjX secures FSRA License, launches trading platform with 100+ digital assets
Abu Dhabi — BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset trading platform, has officially secured its Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, for brokerage and custody activities. In a landmark achievement, BurjX becomes a fully regulated digital asset brokerage platform to offer and support trading of over 100 digital assets, setting a new standard for market access, regulatory depth, and product breadth in the region. The UAE's cryptocurrency market is projected to generate US$395.9 million in revenue in 2025, with the user base expected to reach 3.88 million by 2026. With nearly one-third of the population set to own crypto within the next year, the UAE ranks among the highest adoption rates globally. BurjX is setting the benchmark for what a regulated, homegrown platform can be. 'We came to the UAE to build something that reflects the future of this region: regulated, trusted, and globally competitive,' said Omar Abbas, Co-Founder and CEO of BurjX, who previously co-founded NDAX, Canada's leading crypto exchange. 'Securing our FSRA license and launching with 100+ assets is proof of what's possible when you build with conviction from the ground up. We're not another imported platform entering the UAE. We're a homegrown one, built here to lead globally.' 'It's rare to see a startup go live with this level of regulatory and technical execution,' said Adam Ferris, Co-Founder and Chairman, a Harvard JD/MBA graduate who previously held key roles at Goldman Sachs. 'This launch validates the strength of our infrastructure, the caliber of our team, and our ambition to position BurjX as a global player from day one.' As part of its governance framework, BurjX has appointed Dr. Ryan Lemand to its Board. A former Binance board member and ex-Head of Risk at the UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), he brings deep expertise in regulation, digital assets, and institutional finance. BurjX makes it easy to go from dirhams to digital assets in seconds. Integrated with UAE banking rails through Zand Bank, users can instantly fund their accounts in AED and trade over 100 tokens within seconds, all under the oversight of ADGM's world-leading virtual asset framework. As one of the region's first true fiat-to-crypto bridges, BurjX offers frictionless access to digital markets that is secure, seamless, and proudly UAE native. BurjX combines the strength of ADGM's virtual asset regime with the speed of institutional-grade infrastructure. Built on NASDAQ-grade systems that process over 1 million transactions per second and secured by Fireblocks' MPC wallet technology, BurjX offers fast execution, deep liquidity, and secure custody on a single, unified platform. From first-time traders to institutions, every transaction is backed by multi-layer governance, comprehensive insurance across hot and cold wallets, and robust regulatory oversight. For family offices, institutions, and high-net-worth clients seeking a more bespoke experience, BurjX has launched its Private Client Division – delivering white-glove OTC services, tailored execution, dedicated relationship coverage, and access to one of the most extensive digital asset offerings in the region. Designed for sophisticated investors, it empowers them to build high-conviction, diversified portfolios with clarity, control, and confidence. With its launch now official, BurjX is entering a new phase of growth, focused on scaling across the UAE and the broader MENA region, while doubling down on its core pillars: security, simplicity, and regulatory strength. With rising adoption from retail users, growing demand from private wealth clients, and deep liquidity across 100+ assets, BurjX is positioned to be the Middle East's homegrown on-ramp to the global crypto economy.
