Robert Dobalina writes about crypto from a city that has committed to it harder than almost anywhere else on earth. As Crypto & Web3 Writer at What's Hot in UAE, he covers the market movements, regulatory shifts, exchange launches, and blockchain developments that matter most to the UAE's growing community of digital asset investors and enthusiasts. His focus is practical: what's happening, why it matters, and what UAE residents and investors should actually pay attention to. That means tracking VARA licensing and ADGM framework updates as closely as he tracks Bitcoin's weekly candles, and understanding how DeFi protocols intersect with a market where the government is an active participant in shaping the rules. Robert has been writing about cryptocurrency in the Gulf context since 2021, a period that has taken the region from cautious curiosity to global leadership in crypto regulation. He writes for readers who range from first-time buyers wondering how to get AED into a wallet, to experienced traders navigating a rapidly professionalising market. Based in Dubai, he publishes across What's Hot in UAE's Crypto pillar. Follow Robert's work on Muck Rack , Vocal , Medium , and Mastodon .
The headlines are stark: fines of up to one billion dirhams, sweeping new powers for the Central Bank, and a complete overhaul of the UAE’s financial landscape. For businesses and consumers alike, the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. (6) of 2025 has ushered in a new era of regulation, creating significant uncertainty and raising…
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One minute the market is a sea of green, with prices climbing and optimism high. The next, a tidal wave of red washes over your portfolio, erasing gains in a matter of hours. Why? What changed so suddenly? For many cryptocurrency investors, these abrupt shifts trigger a familiar cycle of fear, confusion, and decision paralysis.…
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The price of gold in the UAE has been on a rollercoaster, and the recent drop has left many investors asking the same questions: What’s happening? Is this a warning sign or a golden opportunity? The flood of conflicting news and complex charts can create a sense of gold investment uncertainty, leaving you stuck between…
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Bitcoin just got hammered. Nineteen billion dollars in leveraged bets collapsed in days. The market dropped hard. Then it did something interesting—it bounced. Now it’s sitting comfortably above its 21-week moving average, which matters more than you’d think. Everyone’s asking the same question: can the Bitcoin price prediction 2025 actually hit all time highs? The…
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A new wave of data-driven analysis has the crypto world buzzing — and it’s not built on hype. Economist Timothy Peterson has released hundreds of quantitative simulations suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) has a 50% chance of hitting $140,000 by the end of October. A Bitcoin $140K prediction is surely welcomed by everyone holding coins. According…
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The Bitcoin Scarcity Index spikes on Binance has reignited speculation among analysts and traders, marking its first significant jump since June. On-chain data suggests a sharp but short-lived squeeze in Bitcoin’s available supply, raising questions about whether this is a precursor to sustained accumulation by “whales” or simply a brief liquidity shock. Understanding the Scarcity…
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The meme coin market has never been short of drama, speculation, and wild swings. But as altcoin season looms in 2025, traders across Telegram groups, Dubai coffee shops, and late-night Discord calls are saying the same thing: meme coins are about to explode again. At the centre of this chatter is MINTY, the detective squirrel…
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The Bitcoin Price Slides to $112K Amid Retail Dump narrative captures the mood of a market where retail enthusiasm has cooled, institutional whales are accumulating, and technical support levels face intense pressure. As someone who remembers the frantic Telegram groups the last time Bitcoin tested levels this low, the sense of unease mixed with opportunity…
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X may dominate tech headlines, but another seismic shift is coming to Abu Dhabi — and this one is all about Bitcoin. Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is set to make his long-anticipated debut in the Middle East as Michael Saylor is scheduled to speak at Bitcoin MENA, headlining the highly anticipated…
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It’s the most surreal twist in financial history: the anonymous creator of Bitcoin — a digital currency born out of rebellion against centralised money — is now the 11th richest person in the world. The fact that Satoshi Nakamoto is the 11th richest person globally is astounding. Without a face, without a voice, and without…
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A surge of market momentum has pushed BONK, the meme coin built on the Solana network, up by a remarkable 65% over the last week. With speculative traders and institutional eyes converging on the coin, BONK is now eyeing the critical $0.000040 level — a figure that, just weeks ago, seemed far-fetched. The BONK price…
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In a world increasingly shaped by liquidity cycles, few charts have gained as much cult-like status as the “Global M2 Money Supply” overlay popularised by macro legends Raoul Pal and Julian Bitel. At first glance, it’s just a colourful visual mapping global broad money supply against Bitcoin’s price action. But to the trained eye—and seasoned…
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