Digital Society

Dubai to accept crypto as payment for government services

The move supports the emirate’s ambition to become a digital, cashless society and strengthen its position as a global hub for financial innovation

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Logos of Bitcoin and assorted other cryptocurrencies on display during the TOKEN 2049 conference in Dubai

Dubai will soon allow residents to pay for government services using cryptocurrencies, as part of its push to make the emirate a global leader in digital commerce.The initiative follows a new agreement between Dubai Finance and global platform Crypto.com,...