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Chainalysis Named Council Member of MENA Banking Group’s Digital Asset Lab
7.5.2024
Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis firm, has been appointed as a council member of Digital Asset Lab. The firm will use its expertise to assist Emirates NBD’s lab in understanding market trends and client needs. The Digital Asset Lab’s objective is to comprehend how Emirates NBD’s customers...
Bitget Cites High Adoption Rates in MENA Following 1,400% Surge in Region’s Active Users
25.4.2024
Between November 2023 and April 10, the number of active cryptocurrency users from the Middle East and North Africa using the Bitget platform grew by more than 1,400%. Bitget’s strong performance in the Middle East and North Africa is attributed to the region’s perceived high adoption rates and...
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."
Param Labs to promote MENA and global gaming with Animoca Brands
15.2.2024
Param Labs and Animoca Brands establish an exclusive partnership to support the former’s go-to-market strategy, which includes the introduction of Web3 products. Furthermore, the development of Param Lab’s blockchain and token economy architecture is being improved. Animoca Brands...
Bullish on Bitcoin: Global Survey Respondents Anticipate BTC Price Spike to $60K and Beyond in 2024
1.2.2024
A recent international survey by Bitget has illuminated the crypto market’s hopeful perspective, drawing insights from close to 10,000 individuals across areas such as West Europe, East Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, MENA, and Latin America. More than half of the participants globally...
Egypt Becomes First MENA Country to Issue Chinese Yuan-Denominated Bonds
24.10.2023
Eygpt has reportedly become the first Middle East North Africa (MENA) region country to issue so-called “panda bonds” after it issued Chinese yuan denominated bonds worth $479 million. Issuing panda bonds marks another step in Egypt’s attempts to move away from costly dollar...
Hashgraph Association in Blockchain Adoption Drive Partnership With Tunisia-Based Dar Blockchain
30.9.2023
The Hashgraph Association and Dar Blockchain recently said they will be working “to nurture projects, facilitate growth, and profoundly shape the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) technology landscape.” The two entities said they hope to achieve the set objectives via meetups...
Islamic Coin in Pact With CoinDesk Indices to Discuss Sharia-Compliant Benchmarks
14.9.2023
Islamic Coin is the native currency of HAQQ, a network focused on developing a Shariah-compliant financial ecosystem
Dubai Offers Web3 and AI Firms A 90% License Fee Cut, Seeks To Host Largest Tech Firms In MENA
15.8.2023
Dubai has announced a 90% registration subsidy for web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies seeking operational licenses in the city as it seeks to create the largest pro-tech hub in the Middle East and North African Region (MENA).
Dubbed the Dubai AI and Web3 Campus, the city rolled out...
HQ MENA announces Blockchain Expo Dubai 2023
3.7.2023
HQ MENA, a leading events management company, is proud to announce the upcoming Blockchain Expo Dubai 2023. Set to take place on September 20-21, this highly anticipated event will bring together global experts, innovators, and thought leaders in the blockchain industry to explore the latest...
Winklevoss Twins Rail Against US SEC’s Anti-Crypto Stance: ‘It Does Not Feel Like America, It Feels Like Venezuela’
24.6.2023
The Winklevoss twins, founders of Gemini, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its perceived anti-crypto stance and recent enforcement actions. In a recent interview, the Winklevoss twins commented that the regulatory...
Economists Expect the Fed to Reveal Another 25bps Rate Hike Before Pausing for the Rest of 2023
10.4.2023
After the March rate hike by the Federal Reserve, economists believe that the recent move by Saudi Arabia and several members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut oil production could complicate the central bank’s mission. Additionally, the majority of...
3rd Annual MENA Conversational AI Summit 2023
23.3.2023
Over the past two days, the 14th and 15th of March, the 3rd Annual MENA Conversational AI Summit 2023 was concluded, leaving behind the resonance of the copious knowledge and insight shared during the course of its duration. “Conversational AI is becoming the future of consumer interaction.” Said...
Crypto Seen as Investment Opportunity in the MENA Region Says Iceberg Capital Executive Chairman
7.3.2023
While interest in digital assets has waned in some parts of the world, in the Middle East and Northern Africa adoption of crypto has been skyrocketing according to Mustafa Kheriba, the executive chairman of the asset management firm Iceberg Capital Limited. According to Kheriba, factors such...
Dubai’s Crypto Industry Welcomes New Licensing Regime Amid Global Regulatory Uncertainty
2.3.2023
The emirate’s ambitious framework tackles a broad range of assets and activities, designed to attract firms seeking regulatory clarity
Contributing to banking transformation in the MENA region
24.1.2023
Following the success of Verve Management’s first summit within the digital banking space, the 2nd Annual Future Banks Summit MENA 2023, taking place on March 7th & 8th in Dubai, UAE, will highlight the magnitude of digitalization’s role plays in reshaping the future of banking....
Blockchain.com partners with Visa to offer crypto debit card
27.10.2022
The launch of the new crypto debit card follows the announcement of similar products from FTX and BitOasis
Report: Turkey’s September Gold Imports up by 1,700% as Individuals Swap Falling Lira With the Precious Metal
15.10.2022
Turkey’s gold imports of just over 39,000 kilograms in September 2022 are more than 16 times the quantity that was brought into the country in September 2021. The surge in Turkey’s gold imports is reportedly being spurred by the rise in demand for the precious metal by individuals...
Venom Foundation Is Boosting MENA Crypto Adoption
10.10.2022
Today’s entrepreneurs in the MENA area are regarded as the forerunners in adopting global crypto trends; thus, enterprises must explore decentralization for commercial, governmental, and social initiatives. The first cryptocurrency foundation in the ADGM with permission to run a blockchain...