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Rain and Standard Chartered establish banking agreement across Bahrain and the UAE
Rain Financial Inc. ("Rain"), a regulated crypto brokerage and custodian in the GCC, today announced a multi-jurisdictional banking agreement with Standard Chartered.
Rain becomes first crypto brokerage in the UAE to launch Pay by Bank under the Open Finance framework, powered by Lean
Rain Trading Limited (Rain ADGM) has partnered with Lean Technologies to become the first crypto brokerage in the UAE to go live with Pay by Bank under the Open Finance framework. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the UAE's virtual assets industry, enabling faster and seamless wallet top-ups for Rain's customers through direct bank account connections.
Rain: Bahrain’s first crypto platform to enable payments via BenefitPay
Rain becomes the first crypto platform in Bahrain to enable in-app Payment Checkout via BenefitPay
Rain Receives VARA IPA for Exchange, Broker-Dealer and Margin Trading Services
Rain, the leading regulated crypto-asset platform in the Middle East, today announced that its Dubai entity, Rain MENA FZE, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for Exchange Services, Broker-Dealer Services, and Margin Trading. The approval marks Rain's entry into the Dubai market under VARA's regulatory framework and completes its GCC licensing footprint.
Rain Acquires Digital Ma'arefa
Today we are announcing that Rain Financial Inc (“Rain”) has acquired Digital Ma'arefa, the financial media company behind The Finance Memo, Crypto Memo, AI Memo, and the broader news network. Amassing more than 1 million followers across its combined network across the last five years.
2025: A year of clarity and growth
2025 marked a turning point for crypto, as the market shifted from speculation to clarity, utility, and institutional maturity. From regulatory progress to major technological upgrades, the foundations of a more resilient financial future began to take shape.
Breaking new ground: Rain’s 2025 in review
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re celebrating a year powered by real momentum. From expanding our asset offerings to strengthening security and deepening regional engagement, here’s how Rain moved the needle in 2025.
What Does Executive Order 14178 Mean for Crypto Regulation?
President Trump’s Executive Order 14178 marks a major shift in U.S. digital asset regulation. From market structure reforms to stablecoin oversight and tax clarity, the new recommendations aim to foster innovation while strengthening America’s global financial leadership.
Bitcoin's Path Through a Changing Macro Landscape
Following Trump’s 2024 election win, Bitcoin soared past $109K amid regulatory optimism and ETF flows. But trade tensions quickly reversed gains, pulling Bitcoin below $80K. Today it trades near $84K, as investors react more to geopolitical headlines than long-term fundamentals.
The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A New Era in Digital Asset Policy
The U.S. government has taken a significant step in recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. President Donald J. Trump’s executive order establishes the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, securing Bitcoin’s role in national financial policy. With approximately 200,000 BTC ($18 billion) under federal custody, this decision affirms Bitcoin’s position as a long-term asset rather than a speculative investment.
Rain Strengthens Collaboration with Omani Regulators Through Crypto Assets Workshop
Rain, the leading regulated crypto assets brokerage in the Middle East, conducted a workshop in Oman last week in collaboration with the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Central Bank of Oman (CBO).
Rain Update
We would like to address news circulating about a security incident involving Rain, and let our customers know that the situation has been resolved. We assure you that we have already taken all the necessary steps to address this matter to protect customer funds. Customers' funds are under custody, fully accounted for, and held on a 1:1 basis. This means that all your fiat currency and crypto assets are held with the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.
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