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Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East
3.9.2024
The framework includes recognition of smart contracts, licensing for crypto companies, property rights in tokens and custody arrangements among other issues
Tether Invests $3 Million in Kem App to Boost USDT Usage in the Middle East
14.8.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and financial management. This collaboration aims to introduce USDT on Kem’s platform, promoting widespread adoption in the Middle East and enhancing financial inclusion....
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare
31.7.2024
The price action happened as Iran's leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East
Finnovex Middle East 2024: Beyond Boundaries – Reinventing Finance Through Hyper-Connected Ecosystems in the Middle East
29.7.2024
Finnovex, the premier global platform dedicated to catalyzing discussions and insights within the financial technology sector, proudly announces the return of Finnovex Middle East 2024. Scheduled to take place on September 10th and 11th, 2024, at Conrad Dubai, UAE, this premier conference marks...
CoinDCX crypto exchange acquires BitOasis, expands into MENA region
3.7.2024
CoinDCX’s acquisition of BitOasis opens new opportunities in the Middle East and ensures regulated and secure trading
Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Middle East
27.6.2024
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate...
Animoca Brands plans return to stock market by 2025
26.6.2024
Animoca Brands is considering a public market return after four years of delisting in Australia, eyeing more receptive jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the Middle East
Animoca Looks to Go Public in Hong Kong or Middle East in 2025: Report
26.6.2024
The prominent Web3 investor has held talks with investment banks, but is yet to finalize an advisor
Nvidia launches in Middle East amid US AI export clampdown: Report
24.6.2024
Nvidia partners with Qatari telecom provider Ooredoo to bring advanced AI technology to the Middle East, marking a significant expansion amid US export restrictions
IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East
20.6.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating...
IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East's Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency
19.6.2024
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may not be essential to achieving intended policy goals, instead addressing underlying constraints and improving other digital payment systems may be a more practical alternative, a survey of 19 central banks in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) region...
Miners Eye Middle East as Next Region for Growth
17.5.2024
The halving and a possible U.S. mining tax have miners considering new locations for basing their cost-sensitive operations
Middle East-Focused Crypto Exchange, Rain, ‘Likely Exploited’ for $14.8 Million, Says Zachxbt
13.5.2024
The cryptocurrency exchange Rain, which focuses on the Middle East, was likely exploited for $14.8 million on April 29, according to online crypto investigator Zachxbt. Zachxbt says he traced the stolen funds to a bitcoin address with 137.9 bitcoins and an ethereum address holding 1,881 ether....
Custody Provider Liminal Receives Approval in Abu Dhabi as it Expands to Middle East
13.5.2024
Liminal, a leading Singapore-based custody services provider, has achieved a significant milestone in its global expansion journey with regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi.
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Custody Provider Liminal Wins Approval in Abu Dhabi as It Extends Expansion in Asia
13.5.2024
Singapore-based Liminal won approval to operate as a regulated custodian, another sign of its expanding footprint in the APAC and MENA regions
Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom
8.5.2024
Chainalysis relocates regional headquarters to Dubai reflecting the UAE’s progressive stance toward blockchain technology
QCP Capital Secures Approval to Expand into Abu Dhabi, Strengthening Presence in the Middle East
7.5.2024
QCP Capital, a prominent options trading desk for digital assets, has received initial approval to operate in Abu Dhabi, marking its expansion into the Middle East.
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Austrian Firm Bitpanda Expands to UAE Hiring Former 1inch Exec to Lead Ops
7.5.2024
Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda is expanding its operations to the Middle East and opening a regional office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Web3 in the Middle East: Do All Roads Lead to Riyadh?
30.4.2024
With a young population, enormous government funding and the hope of favorable regulation, expectations are high that Saudi Arabia will become a hub for crypto in the Middle East. But will the hype match reality?
Crypto Adoption Surges 166% In Middle East As UAE Leads: Bitget
23.4.2024
Crypto is gaining steam in the Middle East as changing cultural attitudes about Bitcoin bring more traders into the region's centralized exchanges.
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