Dubai Customs to begin accepting crypto as a payment option for trade and logistics transactions starting next year. The move, revealed during Binance Week 2025 last Dec 3, marks a major step in integrating digital assets into dubai's commercial and regulatory systems, aiming to streamline cross‑border payments and enhance efficiency in customs operations.
The initiative is part of Dubai’s broader blockchain strategy, positioning the city as a global hub for digital trade innovation. By enabling Crypto payments, dubai customs expand blockchain‑based logistics framework, reinforcing the UAE’s vision of becoming a leader in crypto payment commerce and modern trade infrastructure.
Argentina Central Bank confirmed that they will allow banks to provide crypto services starting in 2026, reversing a previous ban on digital asset offerings. The new framework is expected to be introduced in April, enabling financial institutions to integrate crypto into their platforms and offer regulated access to customers.
The policy shift comes as Argentina faces persistent inflation and widespread grassroots use of digital assets. By opening the banking sector to crypto services, the government aims to formalize adoption and position Argentina as a regional leader in financial innovation.
JUST IN: Michael Saylor says the following US banks are now issuing credit against Bitcoin:
-Citi -JPMorgan -Wells Fargo -BNY Mellon -Charles Schwab -Bank of America
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 "𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧" 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬?
Collateralized Lending: Bitcoin acts like a high-value asset (e.g., real estate or stocks) that you can use to secure a loan.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:
✅ You hold 10 BTC worth $1 million. ✅ The bank lends you $500,000 (typically at a loan-to-value ratio of 50-70% to account for BTC's volatility). ✅ If BTC's price drops too much, you might face a margin call (need to add more collateral or repay part of the loan). ✅ If you default, the bank can liquidate your BTC to recover funds.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: This unlocks Bitcoin's value for real-world use (e.g., buying property, funding businesses) while letting holders avoid capital gains taxes from selling. It's a bridge between crypto and traditional finance, making BTC more "productive" like bonds or gold in a portfolio.