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A1 Abraaj Becomes First Middle Eastern Public Firm to Adopt Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
16.5.2025
A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group has become the first publicly traded company in the Middle East to adopt bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, signaling a major shift in regional finance. Bahrain’s A1 Abraaj Embraces Bitcoin for Crypto Treasury In a regional first, Bahrain-based A1 Abraaj Restaurants...
Bahrain-based AlAbraaj Restaurants adopts Bitcoin treasury strategy
15.5.2025
Bahrain-based publicly listed catering company with a $24.22 million market cap has adopted a Bitcoin treasury strategy in partnership with investment firm 10X Capital.According to a May 15 announcement, AlAbraaj Restaurants Group partnered with 10X Capital to adopt a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury...
Bahrain-Regulated Crypto Exchange Enters $1B Tokenized Gold Market as RWA Demand Grows
11.3.2025
Gold-backed tokens have enjoyed a resurgence in activity recently as gold prices hit record highs
Bahrain Digital Exchange ATME Introduces Tokenized Gold
9.3.2025
Bahrain’s ATME, a regulated digital asset exchange, has launched gold-backed tokens, a first in the Kingdom, with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s support. These tokens, each representing one kilogram of gold, offer accredited investors a secure and modern way to invest in gold without...
Malaysian Prime Minister Discusses Crypto Frameworks During UAE Visit
24.2.2025
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Bahrain are deepening economic ties, focusing on cryptocurrency, the Sandbox platform, tourism, connectivity, and manufacturing. Bahrain also pledged support for upcoming Asean-GCC summits. Anwar’s visit, at the invitation...
Bahrain’s Central Bank Set to Unveil Stablecoin Issuance Rules
13.2.2025
Bahrain’s central bank is developing regulations for stablecoins to reduce transaction costs and increase financial access. Making the Digital Asset Space Safer Bahrain’s central bank is drafting regulations on stablecoin issuance, the Middle Eastern country’s Finance and National Economy...
Crypto.com to launch Mastercard-powered card in Bahrain
4.12.2024
The new offering will be available across all Crypto.com card tiers with up to 8% rewards on spending
Bahrain-Backed Bank Launches Digital Asset Custody Service
5.11.2024
Bahrain-backed Singapore Gulf Bank has launched digital asset custody and trading services, positioning Bahrain as a hub for digital finance and connecting Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Bahrain Aims to Connect Asian and MENA Markets Bahrain-backed Singapore Gulf Bank has launched digital asset...
National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investment Product
10.10.2024
The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors...
National Bank of Bahrain rolls out its first Bitcoin investment fund
7.10.2024
The Bitcoin investment fund is designed for institutional investors and will offer exposure to BTC gains capped at a predefined threshold, with 100% loss protection on the downside
National Bank of Bahrain Rolls Out Bitcoin Investment Fund
7.10.2024
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has launched a new structured investment product tied to Bitcoin (BTC). It…
Crypto.com gains payment service license from Bahrain central bank
20.9.2024
Singapore-based cryptocurrency Crypto.com is reinforcing its regional presence with a Bahraini license following on approval in Dubai
Crypto.com gains payment service license from Bahrain central bank
20.9.2024
Singapore-based cryptocurrency Crypto.com is reinforcing its regional presence with a Bahraini license following its approval in Dubai
Crypto.com Gets Bahrain License, Amber Group Approved in Dubai
20.9.2024
Crypto.com has secured a payment service provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). This license allows the crypto exchange to offer e-money and fiat-based payment services, including its prepaid cards, in the region. The approval adds to Crypto.com’s growing list...
Crypto.com bags a Payment Service Provider Licence in Bahrain
19.9.2024
Crypto.com has received full approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to provide payment service provider (PSP) services.…
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....
stc Bahrain and Avalanche unite to advance Web3 in MENA region
19.4.2024
stc Bahrain enters into an exclusive agreement with Ava Labs to facilitate the implementation of an Avalanche Subnet, which is a component of the company’s Web3 launchpad initiative. stc Bahrain is dedicated to expediting the adoption and progression of blockchain technology across the Middle...
Digital Asset Platform With Ex-Goldman Partner as Co-Founder Gets Bahrain Crypto License
3.4.2024
ARP Digital says its the "first and only Central Bank-licensed OTC service provider specialized in digital asset-structured products."
Lionscraft partners with stc Bahrain to develop Web3 framework
8.3.2024
A strategic partnership has been established between stc Bahrain and Lionscraft to jointly develop a framework that is in line with the forthcoming Web3 digital transformation. The collaboration aims to establish stc Bahrain as the leading provider of Web3 framework solutions not only in Bahrain...
Bitcoin Exchange CoinMENA Receives Operating License From Dubai’s VARA
13.12.2023
Source: Pexels A subsidiary of the Bahrain-based Bitcoin exchange, CoinMENA FZE, has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). This marks the seventh VASP license issued by the Dubai regulator. In a press release,...