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Cryptoverse: ‘It’s a knife fight’ as traders get tokenised

As crypto prices see-saw ahead of their next swerve, the market for “tokenisation” may finally be reaching a critical mass

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Farm to fork: Abu Dhabi’s Silal launches blockchain-powered food tracking system

The traceability feature is accessible by scanning the QR code of a Silal Fresh product through the Silal App

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Binance, Alpine F1 launch helmet design contest

The contest is open to all existing and new Binance users as well as F1 enthusiasts worldwide

Dubai South

Dubai South completes blockchain integration system in partnership with Dubai Customs

Dubai South becomes the first free zone in Dubai to complete this integration

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Revealed: GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023 shortlists

The shortlists reflect the innovation, creativity and dedication of individuals and projects shaping the Web3 ecosystem

Bybit TradeGPT

Bybit’s TradeGPT to offer AI-powered trading assistant

The platform can offer market strategies in terms of percentage chance and also recommend the right products

Binance Bahrain

Binance launches crypto futures in Bahrain

Binance Bahrain BSC is the first regulated exchange in the region to offer these services and the only exchange with a CAT4 licence

BitOasis

BitOasis secures new investment from India’s crypto exchange CoinDCX

This is CoinDCX’s first investment into the MENA region

Prince Garibay

Music producers Arabian Prince, Fernando Garibay are coming to Dubai

The producers share their passion for music, the creative process and their participation at the Future Blockchain Summit, which is taking place from October 15-18 at Dubai Harbour

VARA fines OPNX

Dubai’s VARA fines Three Arrows founders over OPNX crypto project

VARA became aware in February that OPNX was soliciting customers for its platform and collecting personal data

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Dubai’s DIFC to issue artificial intelligence and Web3 licences

The Dubai AI and Web 3.0 Campus is a dedicated campus for AI and Web3 innovation and will provide physical and digital infrastructure within the DIFC Innovation One new premises

wealth management

Crypto exchange Bybit unveils wealth management product

It aims to deliver consistent returns through strategies and risk management, regardless of market conditions

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On-chain segmentation: Unlocking insights for the region’s rising crypto exchanges

How do exchanges survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive market? We take a look…

Nomura

Nomura’s digital-asset subsidiary gets full Dubai crypto licence

Laser Digital Middle East will be able to offer virtual asset broker-dealer and investment management services locally

Binance receives MVP licence in Dubai

Binance receives Minimum Viable Product licence from Dubai’s VARA

The Operational MVP licence will allow Binance to offer exchange and broker-dealer services, initially to institutional and qualified retail investors

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Bitcoin drops below $29,000 for the first time in over a month

The largest digital-asset by market value fell as much as 4.2 per cent

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Crypto Oasis Ventures, DIFC to collaborate on accelerator programmes

The partnership is expected to bring immense value to startups participating in DIFC Innovation Hub’s various accelerator programmes this year

GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023

Nominations now open for GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023

The event aims to recognise and honour the most influential companies, startups and thought leaders within the Web3 community

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South Korean blockchain firm Neoply to establish global headquarters in Abu Dhabi

Its global headquarters in Abu Dhabi Global Market will be called H-Lab

CMO and co-founder of Binance Yi-he Image Binance

Binance Academy, Coursera partner to advance blockchain education

The programmes will cater to individuals looking for a foundational understanding of blockchain, web3 and crypto technologies, and for those who wish to pursue a career in the blockchain industry

Islamic Coin

Islamic Coin secures $200m funding from ABO Digital

The total funding has reached $400m

Bitcoin

Bitcoin set for best week since March fuelled by speculation over ETFs

The token edged below $30,000 as of 10:05am Friday in Singapore

The Green Block

Crypto Oasis Ventures, Roland Berger launch ‘The Green Block’ for Web3 sustainability

The initiative aims to develop and implement Web3 solutions pertaining to corporate governance, environmental sustainability and social responsibility

Blockchain

How integration of blockchain and AI will revolutionise business effectiveness

The technologies hold the key to unlocking efficiency and operational excellence combined with security and transparency

Kim Kardashian's crypto lawsuit moves ahead

Kim Kardashian’s EthereumMax crypto hype lawsuit advances

The presiding judge found that a Kardashian post suggesting that certain crypto tokens were scarce was misleading

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New blockchain technology research reveals value potential for emerging markets

Agile Dynamics releases report detailing current and future state of blockchain technology, including how to leverage tech for cost efficiency and more

DMCC Bybit

DMCC, Bybit join forces to propel crypto and Web3 adoption in Dubai

Bybit will offer financial assistance amounting to Dhs500,000 to support new crypto ventures interested in establishing themselves within the DMCC Crypto Centre

VARA fines OPNX

Bitcoin faces first monthly drop of 2023 as crypto revival cools

The largest cryptocurrency was steady at $27,630 as of 12:05 pm in Singapore on Wednesday

Wemix

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 and Wemix collaborate to fuel growth for blockchain startups

Startups within Hub71+ Digital Assets will be able to leverage the technical knowledge and expertise of Wemix

Bitcoin

Bitcoin jumps to more than two-week high

Smaller tokens ranging from Ether to Binance Coin also posted gains