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coinpedia 2024-12-19 15:29:57

Is the UAE Secretly Stockpiling Bitcoin Reserves?

The post Is the UAE Secretly Stockpiling Bitcoin Reserves? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Rumors of UAE secretly holding a big bag of Bitcoin are spreading like wild fire. Though there is no solid evidence to back this news, social media especially X(previously Twitter) is heated with discussions of these rumors. According to the speculations,UAE holds between 300k to 400k Bitcoin. With Bitcoin at $100k this bag values between $3b- $4b. Why do these rumors feel more than just talk? Connecting the Dots The UAE’s crypto developments over the past year seem to support these claims. In October 2024, the country launched its own AE stablecoin , pegged to the Dirham. They designed it to boost digital transactions and solidify the UAE’s place in the digital economy. In another major move, the Federal Tax Authority announced VAT exemptions for cryptocurrency transactions, retroactively applying them from 2018. This tax-friendly approach aims to attract investors and promote blockchain innovation. Then there’s the landmark decision by a Dubai court in August 2024, which ruled that salaries can be paid in cryptocurrency. These changes show the UAE isn’t just experimenting with crypto—it’s laying down a solid foundation for a future heavily integrated with blockchain and digital currencies. According to Vivek Sen , journalist at Bitcoin magazine, the founder and ex-CEO of Binance CZ has hinted about UAE holding BTC in reserve. Source : X.com Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset The idea of nations holding Bitcoin as a reserve isn’t new. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis even proposed that the U.S. should accumulate 1 million Bitcoins within the next four years. As Bitcoin’s reputation grows as a “digital gold,” countries looking to diversify their reserves might start taking this idea seriously. For the UAE, it could make sense. Bitcoin prices recently surged past $93,000 in November 2024, partly driven by rumors of Middle Eastern sovereign buying. With major players like Standard Chartered offering crypto custody services and Binance establishing a strong presence in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the UAE is positioned to benefit from this trend. What to Expect Whether the rumors are true or not, UAE’s actions towards crypto and blockchain tells clearly that they are preparing for the digital leadership. The policies, legal reforms and the strategic partnerships, all these indicate that they have a long vision for the crypto sector. If the Bitcoin reserve speculation turns out to be true, it could mark a historical shift in how countries approach digital assets. On one side the US government is pushing to make America the hub for crypto while the UAE is already on the path. This looks like a crypto race, who will win, time will tell.

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