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Huobi Exchange Partners With UAE Real Estate Firm to Enable Crypto Payments
13.1.2020
Huobi partnered with a real estate firm in the UAE to allow real estate investors to pay in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
BiKi.com To Start Operations In Latin American and UAE Crypto Marketspace
17.12.2019
Headquartered in Singapore, the leading cryptocurrency trading platform Biki.com announced the news that it is venturing into the crypto marketspaces of Latin America and the United Arab Emirates, the regions which have been away from the complexities of the digital currency sector for the longest...
UAE Central Bank Says It Doesn’t Approve Private Cryptos; Could This Be A Threat to the Middle East?
6.12.2019
Cryptocurrencies have been one of the most polarizing concepts of the 21st Century, which have divided the world into two major fractions. First, who believe that Bitcoin is revolutionary, and is the future of global monetary systems. Second, who think that crypto is the threat of the sovereign...
Saudi-UAE Leaders Confirm Forthcoming Jointly-Issued Digital Currency
28.11.2019
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates discussed the countries’ plans for an interbank digital currency
“UAE Can Become the Next Wall Street,” Says Nick Spanos at World Blockchain Summit in Dubai
7.11.2019
Dubai’s third edition of WBS saw more than 50 solution providers from the blockchain and crypto space, gather under one roof to stimulate business opportunities through collaborations in the UAE. The summit hosted top speakers such as Suresh Prabhu, Nick Spanos, Mru Patel, Dr. Marwan Alzarouni,...
‘Bitcoin of the Middle East’ Scam Lands Canadian Expat in Dubai Jail
1.11.2019
A Dubai-based Canadian expat has been arrested for peddling an allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency, billed as the “Bitcoin of the Middle East”
Pre-Brexit, Koine Wins E-Money License from UK’s FCA, Now Seeking Luxembourg, UAE, U.S. Permissions
31.10.2019
Digital asset custodian Koine secured an e-money license from U.K. regulators, while it now looks abroad to prepare for a future Brexit
The Future of Cryptocurrencies in the UK Hangs on FCA’s Decision
29.10.2019
The U.K. is starting to lose its position as a fintech leader, and the proposed crypto ban will make it worse. Will the FCA save this from happening?
UAE Accepts Crypto Regulation, Blockchain Projects Stand to Benefit
27.10.2019
As the SCA in the UAE moves to regulate crypto-assets, which initiatives will benefit?
Blockchain Registers for Recording Ownership Rights Around the World
26.10.2019
Which companies all around the world are using blockchain in real estate?
Burj Khalifa Developer Emaar to Launch Tradeable Reward Token EMR
17.10.2019
Developer of the Burj Khalifa Emaar plans to launch its tradeable reward token EMR in 2019, a new report says
UAE Financial Watchdog Asks for Public Feedback on Crypto Regulation
15.10.2019
Regulators in the UAE will be collecting public feedback on drafted crypto asset regulation until Oct. 29
Dubai, Emirates NBD Sign MoU on Blockchain Trade Finance Solutions
14.10.2019
Dubai Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with Emirates NBD for blockchain-based trade finance within the Digital Silk Road initiative in the UAE
Economic Dept. of Dubai Unveils Blockchain-Based Business Registry
8.10.2019
The Dubai Department of Economic Development has announced a blockchain-based business registry platform to streamline government administration
UAE’s Social Ministry to Grant $16K in Blockchain Contest
6.10.2019
The UAE Ministry of Community Development will host a blockchain contest with a total prize fund of $16,300
Blocko Partners With SEED Group To Mark Presence In UAE
3.10.2019
Leading enterprise blockchain provider firm, Blocko has set its foot in the UAE market niche by partnering with SEED Group, a member of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. Last year in April, the Dubai government unveiled the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021 under which...
Samsung-Backed Blockchain Firm Launches in UAE After Securing $16M
3.10.2019
Samsung-backed Blocko launches in UAE after securing $16 million in funding
Samsung-Backed Blocko Launches in UAE After Dubai Blockchain Push
2.10.2019
Enterprise blockchain provider Blocko has launched in the UAE after raising capital in Asia and Europe
United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health Launches Blockchain System
19.9.2019
UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention launched a blockchain system for recording and sharing information of healthcare workers in health facilities
UAE to Get Its First Asset-Based Cryptocurrency from The Golden M Group
9.9.2019
The Golden M Group has announced to launch a Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency in the Middle East called ‘COIN M.’ This cryptocurrency is expected to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market before the end of 2019. It will be the first real asset-based (gold-based) cryptocurrency...