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- Islamic banks in the UAE are now opening their doors to Bitcoin investment.
- Mainstream banks in the UAE are increasing their crypto trading support.
- Regulated virtual asset service providers are helping banks offer safe digital asset access.
According to the report, Islamic finance in the UAE is entering a new phase as Ruya, an Islamic Bank, begins offering Bitcoin investment. The bank has partnered with Fuze, a UAE-regulated digital asset infrastructure provider. The move makes Ruya the first Islamic Bank in the country to let customers buy and sell Bitcoin through its mobile app.
The service is a part of the overall strategy of the bank to design contemporary financial instruments that meet the ethical principles of Islam. The bank is launching Bitcoin in a well-organized manner. Fuze is helping Ruya provide the service with well-defined rules and sound technological support.
The idea is to provide customers with easy access to their digital assets, aligning with the rules of Islamic finance. This is also a reflection of the overall shift happening in the nation. Many banks in the UAE are showing interest in crypto trading, thanks to the rising demand for it. New data illustrate this.
UAE Bitcoin and Crypto Inflows Rise Sharply
As per the Chainalysis Geography of Crypto Report, the total crypto inflow recorded for the UAE between July 2023 and June 2024 was over $30 billion. This also reflected a 42% increase compared to the previous year. This is because of the rising demand for safe regulated crypto services.
This is considered to be a very important phase for the industry, according to the management of Ruya. This is because the bank wishes to make responsible impacts on the future of the finance industry. It is looking for ways of offering customers new approaches to participating online.
The Fuze partnership is right on track with this perspective. Both of these participants are charting the course of investments that strictly follow rules and are supporting ethical investing. This is how the regulated service providers are actually helping the banks.
Even more organizations will be able to leverage crypto-compliant technology. This also means that banks will be able to enter the crypto trading space in a secure manner. This will give their customers confidence, along with opportunities for growth.
BITMAC Offers Diversified Investment Exposure
The overall financial market of the UAE is also witnessing an increase in digital assets. Mashreq Capital, which operates out of the DIFC, introduced BITMAC last week. This fund provides investors access to the equity, fixed income, gold, and Bitcoin markets through the use of ETFs.
The service uses a scientific rebalancing approach that helps maintain a diversified portfolio. This trend is also observed among other banks operating in the UAE. Some of these banks include RAK Bank and Liv Bank, which offer cryptocurrencies through collaboration with crypto trading platforms.
It is evident by their initiatives that digital assets are increasing their presence in mainstream finance. The current state of the industry puts the region at the vanguard of the regulated adoption of crypto.
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