• bitcoinBitcoin(BTC)$95,799.00-1.00%
  • ethereumEthereum(ETH)$2,818.141.47%
  • rippleXRP(XRP)$2.56-1.38%
  • tetherTether(USDT)$1.000.02%
  • binancecoinBNB(BNB)$653.83-2.34%
  • solanaSolana(SOL)$168.47-2.96%
  • usd-coinUSDC(USDC)$1.000.00%
  • dogecoinDogecoin(DOGE)$0.242882-1.48%
  • cardanoCardano(ADA)$0.77-1.83%
  • staked-etherLido Staked Ether(STETH)$2,809.751.35%
  • bitcoinBitcoin(BTC)$95,799.00-1.00%
  • ethereumEthereum(ETH)$2,818.141.47%
  • rippleXRP(XRP)$2.56-1.38%
  • tetherTether(USDT)$1.000.02%
  • binancecoinBNB(BNB)$653.83-2.34%
  • solanaSolana(SOL)$168.47-2.96%
  • usd-coinUSDC(USDC)$1.000.00%
  • dogecoinDogecoin(DOGE)$0.242882-1.48%
  • cardanoCardano(ADA)$0.77-1.83%
  • staked-etherLido Staked Ether(STETH)$2,809.751.35%

SHIB Developer Believes UAE Will Become The Crypto Capital Of The World

October 7, 2024

Shytoshi Kusama, the enigmatic lead developer of the Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem, commended the UAE government for its decision to exempt cryptocurrency transactions when it comes to value-added tax (VAT). In related news, Chainalysis previously announced that they would enlist UAE-based skilled professionals with expertise in traditional finance, regulatory compliance, and Web3 technologies to operate out of its Dubai base. Updating Regulations In a post on X , Kusama reacted to the news of the aforementioned exemption with a GIF featuring Vegeta, a popular character in the anime series DragonballZ. The pseudonymous figure referred to the UAE as the cryptocurrency capital. Last week, the UAE Federal Tax Authority updated local VAT regulations, which, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), will remove taxes on the transfer and conversion of virtual assets. PwC noted that these exemptions would take effect retroactively on January 1st, 2025. It is worth mentioning that the UAE does not impose federal income tax on individuals, though a 5% VAT applies to goods and services. Why It Matters This exemption marks another move by the UAE government to position the country as a global hub for cryptocurrencies, blockchain development, AI, and Web3 in general. Earlier this year, Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, obtained a full regulatory license in Dubai, enabling it to offer virtual asset services to a wider audience. Additionally, Ripple Labs received preliminary approval to provide blockchain-based payment services via the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Kusama has previously expressed admiration for the local cryptocurrency environment and has appreciated the Emirati culture alongside his connections in the region.

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