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Rorix Holdings' Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Rorix Holdings’ Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Finstreet’s subsidiaries – Finstreet Global Market, Finstreet Global Clearing and Settlement, and Finstreet Capital – have received financial services permissions from ADGM’s FSRA

Bitcoin ETFs take $50bn baby steps toward big-time

Bitcoin ETFs take $50bn baby steps toward big-time

Retail investors have dominated flows into the new ETFs, with only a handful of large institutions having publicly disclosed positions in regulatory filings

UAE's Myco raises $10m plans expansion Image supplied

UAE’s Myco raises $10m; plans expansion, blockchain migration

Following expansions into North America and Egypt, Myco is exploring growth territories and aims to conclude a second closing of its Series A funding by early 2025

How blockchain lift barriers, unlock growth in Islamic finance

How blockchain can overcome barriers, unlock growth in Islamic finance

The UAE is leading the charge in technological innovation and embracing the digital economy through forward-thinking digital asset regulation

Blockchain’s transformative impact on Islamic finance

Revolutionising Islamic finance: The transformative impact of blockchain technology

Blockchain offers significant benefits for Islamic finance, including enhanced transparency and the development of innovative financial products

MAG, Mantra to tokenise real estate assets valued at $500m

MAG, Mantra to tokenise real estate assets valued at $500m

Investors in the vault will earn yield in stablecoins and $OM tokens, with an expected return of 8 per cent APY from stablecoins, further augmented by $OM tokens

How MENA is dominating the global crypto market

Here’s why MENA is world’s fastest-growing crypto market

Cryptocurrency is more than just a new asset class, it represents a fundamental change in how assets are managed and verified

IOTA launches $10m fund at Investopia 2024

IOTA launches $10m fund to support startups, venture projects

The fund seeks to enhance the trade technology landscape and foster a more interconnected, efficient, and accessible global trade system

Here are ftNFT International Awards 2024 winners

Excellence unveiled: Celebrating ftNFT International Awards 2024 winners

Now in its second iteration, the ftNFT International Awards seek to honour the brightest talents and most innovative projects within the NFT community

Fastex

Fastex announces opening of its new office at Dubai World Trade Center’s One Central

The expansion and the location demonstrate Fastex’s dedication to growth and integration within the Dubai business landscape

2nd edition of ftNFT awards recognise game-changers

Minting excellence: 2nd edition of ftNFT awards recognise game-changers

The winners will be announced at the grand ceremony that will culminate in a Gala Dinner at the prestigious Armani restaurant in Dubai

GB Tech web3 awards 2023

GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023: Winners of the second edition announced in glittering ceremony

The ceremony was held on October 30 at Headlines, Dubai World Trade Centre and a total of 15 winners were recognised for their work in the web3 ecosystem

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Why digital infrastructure is a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets

The evolution of digital infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for the burgeoning growth markets in the realm of technological sovereignty

Future Blockchain Summit 2023

Dubai Harbour: Future Blockchain Summit kicks off on Oct 15

The summit, which will go on until October 18 at Dubai Harbour, will see global companies showcase the significant progress made in Web3, blockchain and crypto technologies

Phoenix Group gears up for Abu Dhabi IPO

UAE’s Phoenix Group gears up for IPO in Abu Dhabi

Founded in 2017, the company is set to be the first privately owned crypto and blockchain entity to be listed on a Middle East stock market

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Cover story: Pioneering proptech: Transforming real estate through blockchain

Robin Ubaghs, co-founder of Propchain and the Welfare Group shares how his ventures are using blockchain technology to transform the real estate industry

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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

Silal launches food tracking system powered by blockchain tech Image Silal X

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

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

GB Tech Web3 Awards

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

Islamic Coin

Islamic Coin announces token sale; appoints Republic as Web3 advisor

Republic Crypto will help engage with potential strategic partners, exchanges and market makers

Lombard Odier

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

Fluent Finance opens Abu Dhabi office

Fluent Finance opens Abu Dhabi office to advance trade finance

The blockchain firm said its new UAE entity will focus on deposit token infrastructure to promote cost-effective and borderless trade finance

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

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

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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