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Law Decoded: Arab States of the Gulf open up to digital asset services, March 14–21
21.3.2022
Crypto comes to the Persian Gulf, U.S. Congress moves sideways, Australia is looking at regulating DAOs
It’s official: Binance secures a license to operate in Dubai
17.3.2022
It becomes the company’s second license in a Middle East jurisdiction obtained this week
Binance Middle East Progress Continues With Operating License in Dubai
16.3.2022
It’s the second approval this week in that region for the crypto exchange
How South Korea’s Next President Might Change Crypto, Economy & Politics in East Asia
10.3.2022
The main opposition People’s Power Party candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has won the race to become South Korea’s next President. Crypto policy was a key battleground in his victory – by less than a single percentage point – over his centrist rival from the ruling Democratic Party.
Here’s how crypto...
Binance in Talks to Obtain Dubai License Amid Middle East Push: Report
9.3.2022
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MContent Collaborates With PwC for a First of Its Kind Cineverse Experience
27.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. DUBAI, UAE: MContent has announced the arrival of the Cineverse to the world whereby they aspire to bring Cinema to people anywhere, anytime – MContent and their launch was enabled due to a collaboration with PwC Middle East emerging technology teams. A high-end launch event...
The crypto oasis: How the UAE became the Middle East’s digital asset champion
24.2.2022
The nation has a patchwork of largely crypto-friendly, region-specific rules that can finally get standardized
VAF Compliance Is a Forensic Service Provider That Can Help You Pass KYC/AML for Crypto Banking
23.2.2022
At VAF Compliance a team of experts is ready to help with all of your virtual assets compliance needs. Connect with VAF today; the leading virtual assets compliance company serving the Middle East and customers worldwide. What Is VAF Compliance? The crypto, NFT and metaverse spaces are hot...
Binance stopped 'all activities focused on Israel' following regulatory request: Report
17.2.2022
"Following the intervention of the capital market, Binance has at this stage stopped marketing to Israelis and all activities focused on Israel until we examine the issue of licensing,” said the Capital Markets Authority
Sanctions and trade: Iran aims to develop a central bank digital currency
14.2.2022
While the central bank announced its intention to launch a CBDC, exact details are still scarce
Swiss BSV to establish blockchain academy in the Middle East
7.2.2022
The BSV association and SDA will collaborate through the new blockchain academy in Riyadh to provide blockchain learning and development resources
UAE issues first NFT stamps in the Middle East
30.11.2021
The United Arab Emirates has adopted a favorable approach towards crypto. Now, its postal operator is issuing NFTs to commemorate National Day
Report: North Korean Man Sentenced To Death For Smuggling Copies Of Squid Game
24.11.2021
Last week, Radio Free Asia reported that copies of Squid Game had been smuggled into North Korea on USB drives and SD cards. Now, according to RFA, a man who is said to have smuggled in the show has been sentenced to death by a firing squad. Read more
Play-to-Earn Games Offer Alternative for Unbanked in South East Asia
18.11.2021
Crypto-based play-to-earn games like Axie Infinity (AXS) are paving the way for unbanked people in some countries in South East Asia to bypass dealing with banks altogether, and instead rely on their play-to-earn accounts, panelists at a discussion about blockchain gaming in South East Asia...
Ripple Announces Middle East Partnership, Says XRP Will be Used
27.10.2021
The US-based fintech company Ripple has announced that it will deploy its XRP-based on-demand liquidity (ODL) solution in the Middle East in partnership with a local firm, as the first such roll-out in the region.
The new ODL roll-out will happen in partnership with the Middle East-based...
An African Blockchain Enthusiast Launches Expedition That Seeks to Highlight East Africa’s Potential
24.10.2021
While the African continent is generally viewed as one of the most ideally placed to embrace and fully exploit the blockchain, the reality on the ground suggests otherwise. The East Africa Blockchain Expedition As Adedayo Adebajo, the managing director of Jelurida Africa and a blockchain enthusiast...
Hoo’s Middle East Debut at Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai
18.10.2021
Hoo, the foremost blockchain asset service platform in the world, is going to make its debut in the Middle East at the Future Blockchain Summit to be held in Dubai. The Future Blockchain Summit is going to be held at Dubai World Trade Center between 17th to 20th October, 2021. The summit will...
Jelurida will launch 30-day blockchain education campaign across East Africa
13.10.2021
The tour will begin in Zanzibar on Oct. 23 before continuing on to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania
Emirati crypto exchange BitOasis raises $30M to expand in MENA
6.10.2021
“Our aim is to build the largest and most trusted cryptocurrency platform in the region,” BitOasis CEO Ola Doudin said
Digging Deeper into Resilient and Agile Transformation Strategies – Finnovex Middle East 2021
17.9.2021
RAKBANK, Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), SmartStream, Network International L.L.C, Backbase, Abaka, Smartmessage, Confluent, Appway, IDS Fintech, Creatio, Smart Middle East Ltd, Faloos were well-represented at the 3rd Annual Edition of Finnovex Middle East to champion the conversation...