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<p>In a landmark move for the UAE’s growing digital economy, telecom giant du has launched “Cloud Miner,” a regulated cryptocurrency mining service that allows residents to legally mine Bitcoin without the need for expensive equipment or technical expertise.</p>
<p>Offered under the du Tech brand, Cloud Miner <strong><a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2025/11/02/du-bitcoin-mining-uae/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">introduces</a></strong> a “mining-as-a-service” model where users can rent computational power directly from du’s state-of-the-art data centers. The service <strong><a href="https://www.du.ae/personal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">eliminates</a></strong> the usual barriers to entry such as high electricity costs and hardware maintenance, providing a simple and transparent way for residents to participate in the crypto economy.</p>
<h3 id="a-first-for-uae-s-regulated-crypto-market">A First for UAE’s Regulated Crypto Market</h3>
<p>Crypto mining is legal in the UAE, supported by clear regulatory guidelines under authorities such as the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The government has been actively developing a comprehensive framework to oversee mining operations, enforce anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, and promote innovation in digital finance.</p>
<p>Under current rules, individuals who mine for personal accounts—where rewards are issued by the network, are not subject to VAT, while businesses or service providers offering mining for others, such as du, are taxed under the corporate and VAT system.</p>
<h3 id="how-du-s-cloud-miner-works">How du’s Cloud Miner Works</h3>
<p>The Cloud Miner platform will open its first online auction for mining contracts from November 3 to 9, 2025. Each contract provides 250 terahashes per second (TH/s) of computational power and runs for 24 months, with mined rewards automatically sent to users’ crypto wallets.</p>
<p>du describes the initiative as part of its broader mission to “make blockchain technology accessible to everyone” and help residents gain exposure to digital assets through trusted, locally licensed infrastructure.</p>
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<h3 id="driving-adoption-in-the-gulf-s-tech-hub">Driving Adoption in the Gulf’s Tech Hub</h3>
<p>By integrating crypto mining into a regulated telecom ecosystem, du aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as a regional leader in digital finance and blockchain innovation. The company’s move also aligns with the nation’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy through technology and Web3 development.</p>
<p>Industry observers say the Cloud Miner launch represents a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption, giving residents a compliant and risk-managed gateway into Bitcoin mining. With regulation already in place and corporate oversight ensuring transparency, the UAE continues to position itself as a forward-thinking global hub for the crypto and blockchain industries.</p>
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UAE Residents Can Now Legally Mine Bitcoin Through du’s New Cloud Miner Service

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