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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh may be crypto’s sleeping giant: Crypto City Guide
17.7.2024
While crypto may still operate in a gray space in Saudi Arabia, the country’s talent pool and burgeoning gaming sector hold promise for Web3
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh may be crypto’s sleeping giant: Crypto City Guide
17.7.2024
While crypto may still operate in a gray space in Saudi Arabia, the country’s talent pool and burgeoning gaming sector hold promise for Web3
Blockchain-Enabled Sports Tech Startup Fanera Partners Saudi Government, Set to Relocate to Riyadh
12.7.2024
Blockchain-enabled sports tech startup Fanera has partnered with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment and is poised to relocate its headquarters to Riyadh. Through its fan engagement app, Fanera aims to empower football fans, enabling them to become content creators and influencers. Setting...
Droppgroup Partners Solana-Focused Superteam to Drive Web3 Adoption in Saudi Arabia
12.7.2024
Web3 development firms Droppgroup and Superteam have partnered to accelerate Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors through Web3. Collaboration Aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Web3 development firm...
Saudi Arabia Joins BIS’ CBDC Project mBridge as a Full Participant
6.6.2024
The First Web3 RPG From Saudi Arabia Astra Nova Launches a SocialFi Platform on Immutable zkEVM
16.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Astra Nova, the pioneering Web3 RPG from Saudi Arabia, is excited to announce the launch of its SocialFi platform, The Black Pass. This innovative platform is accessible through a free soulbound NFT and offers a competitive edge by tracking players’ in-game activity. On...
Finnovex Saudi Arabia 2024: Fulfilling Vision 2030 – Kingdom Banking’s Pinnacle – Transforming Finance for a Thriving Saudi Arabia
22.4.2024
Finovex Saudi Arabia 2024 is poised to be the beacon of innovation in the financial sector as it convenes on May 21-22, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Under the theme “Fulfilling Vision 2030 – Kingdom Banking’s Pinnacle – Transforming Finance for a Thriving Saudi Arabia,”...
Apex Legends Tournament Sparks Backlash From Queer Fans And Allies
15.4.2024
Respawn’s hero shooter battle royale Apex Legends is an incredibly inclusive game for the queer community. It has several playable LGBTQIA+ legends, has given players Pride Flag cosmetics to showcase their identities in-game, and developer Respawn even put a statement supporting trans rights in...
Saudi Investors Barred from FTX’s Anthropic Stake Sale Over National Security Concerns
23.3.2024
AI startup Anthropic will not accept investments from Saudi Arabia in the sale process of 8% of its shares as part of FTX's bankruptcy proceedings.
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Outer Edge Riyadh: A fiery gathering of tech titans in Saudi Arabia
21.3.2024
Outer Edge is providing the world with another fiery event, Outer Edge Riyadh, in collaboration with Animoca Brands. It will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is slated for the 23rd of April. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) will also participate. Outer Edge, known to host...
Mario Kart-Inspired F1 Track Is A Rainbow Road Fever Dream
6.3.2024
On Saturday, Formula 1 will race in Saudi Arabia on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the fourth time. It’s officially the longest track in the calendar and boasts the most corners of any circuit in F1, but it’s not the only ridiculous location that F1 could race in the kingdom. Now, race promoters...
Bitcoin’s Leap Past $65K Ignites Speculation of Qatari Billionaire’s Big Buy Post-Atlantis Conference
4.3.2024
Following bitcoin’s climb beyond the $65,000 mark, social media has been buzzing with discussions about the rumored acquisition of bitcoin by a billionaire from Qatar post the Bitcoin Atlantis conference in Madeira. A sighting of a Qatari jet at the airport subsequent to the Bitcoin Atlantis...
Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Metaverse Initiative to Celebrate Cultural Heritage
26.2.2024
The Saudi Arabian government has launched a metaverse to display the country’s cultural heritage which includes history, arts, and crafts.
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Digital Asset Spot Trading Volumes Rise for the Fourth Consecutive Month + More Crypto News
8.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: Digital Asset Spot Volumes Rise for the Fourth Consecutive Month Paxos Adopts Chainlink’s PayPal USD Price Feed The Hashgraph Association...
Hedera Secures $250 Million Partnership with Saudi Ministry of Investment for Web3 and Deep Tech Development
6.2.2024
Hedera, a leading Proof of Stake (POS) blockchain platform, has embarked on a transformative five-year partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA) to catalyze the development of Web3 technologies in the region. The collaboration, valued at $250 million, was unveiled during...
BRICS Meeting: Iran Pushes for Common Currency — China, Russia Prioritize Settlements in Local Currencies
31.1.2024
The first BRICS sherpa meeting with 10 member states has kicked off in Russia with representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia. China, Russia, and Iran are all advocating for the use of national currencies...
Lavrov Highlights 30 Nations’ Interest in BRICS as China-Saudi Pact Poses Challenge to US Dollar
27.12.2023
In a recent statement by Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, he noted that the BRICS bloc is set to expand in 2024 with new members including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, and Saudi Arabia. He revealed that approximately “30 countries would like to establish partner ties...
FIFA Enters NFT Arena, Offering Fans Digital Collectibles and World Cup Tickets
12.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Taljat FIFA, the famous international governing body for football, has announced a new digital collectible collection in its first collaboration with tech firm Modex – with some notable perks. ‘FIFA+ Collect’ will be dropping the “dual digital...
‘Suspected Crypto Fraudster’ Joined South Korean President’s State Visit to Saudi
13.11.2023
Source: Maksym Kapliuk/Adobe A suspected crypto fraudster accompanied South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol on a state visit to Saudi Arabia last month. Per iNews24, media outlets in the country have discovered that the head of an unnamed crypto firm made up part of an “economic delegation” that...
Animoca Brands Courts $50M Investment From Saudi Arabia's NEOM
30.10.2023
Animoca will build Web3 service capabilities with global commercial application alongside NEOM to support its aspirations as a futuristic tech hub