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UAE’s Bitcoin Strategy Marks New Era in Digital Sovereignty

UAE’s Bitcoin Strategy Marks New Era in Digital Sovereignty

The UAE’s decision to hold significant amounts of Bitcoin is being viewed as a strategic shift in digital sovereignty, signaling its intention to integrate cryptocurrency into national financial planning.
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استراتيجية البيتكوين في الإمارات تُعلن عصرًا جديدًا في السيادة الرقمية (Arabic)
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