#Blockchain

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried

Ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas as US files charges

More than 100 FTX-related entities filed for US bankruptcy protections on November 11

Indonesia

Here’s what we know so far about Indonesia’s digital rupiah

Indonesia is setting out its plans for the digital rupiah, a blockchain-based currency, starting with transactions between local banks

SwissBorg

Europe’s cryptocurrency investment app SwissBorg enters the UAE

The application is said to provide a welcoming environment for first-time crypto investors, offering a wide range of services for novice to advanced users

Komainu

Komainu secures MVP licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

The company can now offer an approved range of virtual asset related services to institutional investors in Dubai

Crypto

ADGM launches Crypto Hub at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2022

Holding its third day of sessions, the event under the theme of “Crypto Abu Dhabi”, facilitated the assembly of the global crypto, blockchain and decentralised finance entities

decipher

Crypto Oasis joins Algorand’s “Decipher” conference as regional partner

The event will take place from November 28-30 at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing together blockchain experts from Kraken, Binance, Sino Global Capital and more

Binance

Binance receives licence from Abu Dhabi regulator

The permission will enable Binance to provide custody to professional clients, provided they meet the conditions of the FSP as outlined by FSRA

Blockchain

Web3 expert Kevin O’Leary to speak at the Middle East Blockchain Awards

The inaugural event will be held as part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week at W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, on November 18, 2022

EX Sports and Gumball to host free supercar and street football event in Dubai

EX-Sports and Gumball to host supercar and street football event in Dubai

The one-day festival will be held on November 12 at Emaar Burj Park

Phygital fashion

Here’s what we can expect from phygital fashion

Brands are embracing phygital fashion to bring added value and create a better retail experience for customers

Ralf Glabischnig Crypto Oasis

Crypto Oasis to boost blockchain development in the region

Crypto Oasis identified over 1,450 established organisations across the UAE with more than 7,000 people working in it

Saqr Ereiqat, Crypto Oasis

Interview: Saqr Ereiqat, co-founder at Crypto Oasis

How ready is the Middle East region to adopt blockchain and Web3? Ereiqat explains…

Web3 Middle East

Web3: Transforming the Middle East business landscape

The ability for blockchain to be adopted at a national level is a huge opportunity for it to step into the spotlight as the rightful pioneer in the Web3 space

Adnoc

ADNOC, Siemens Energy to co-develop blockchain-based low-CO2 energy certificates

Other areas under joint development include electrification and Power-to-X technologies to produce green hydrogen and its derivatives

Artificial intelligence

Insights: The role of artificial intelligence and blockchain in Web3

Artificial intelligence brings value to organisations to better understand their customers, and monetise interactions in the virtual world

Crypto

Is the crypto crisis good for the system?

Top-down macroeconomic and bottom-up crypto-specific headwinds have been blowing strongly for digital assets resulting in the biggest ever drawdown

NFTs

NFTs beyond art: How will it transform other industries?

When people think of NFTs, they associate them with art both physical and digital, but there’s more to them

Crypto

Blockchain to disrupt business models, transform the future – report

The inaugural edition of the Crypto Oasis Ecosystem Report 2022 highlights the confluence of blockchain activities in the UAE and the progress of its key players

Pulse Music

How Pulse Music is reinventing the music industry with blockchain

Pulse Music co-founder and CEO Mehdi Cherif explains his aim to provide quality content across all platforms while maintaining enthusiasm through constant innovation

blockchain

Blockchain trends to look for in 2023

From IT to financial services, government, healthcare and other industries, blockchain is changing how we do business and share information

Insights: AI crypto ratings vs The bear market

Evai’s founder and CEO, Matt Dixon examines the unprecedented market conditions and lifts the lid on the predictive technology that is powering and protecting profits

MContent

MContent appoints Hani El Khatib as chief executive officer of Blockchain and Web3

El Khatib will oversee the MContent blockchain platform as well as all Web3, NFTs and crypto divisions

Middle East Blockchain Awards

Abu Dhabi to host inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

As part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the event will be held at Palm Garden, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island on November 18, 2022

Chainalysis

Chainalysis to discuss blockchain risks, opportunities and compliance at Gitex Global

Visitors can experience live demos of Chainalysis Storyline, its Web3-native blockchain analysis tool, designed to visualise smart contract transactions

Binance growth rate in MENA

Binance sees 49% YTD rise in new users in MENA region 

Binance recently obtained a minimal viable product license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to offer approved virtual asset-related services

Future Blockchain Summit

Here’s a glimpse at the Future Blockchain Summit 2022’s top disruptors

The fifth edition of the summit will take place from October 10-13, 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre

XA Group

UAE’s XA Group rolls out blockchain-based solution to end impasse over claims recovery

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, Emirates Insurance Company, Yas Takaful and Oriental Insurance Company are among the first to adopt the solution in the UAE

Winners of the first edition of GB Tech Web3 Awards

Revealed: Winners of the first edition of GB Tech Web3 Awards

The ceremony was held on September 23, 2022 at Social Distrikt, The Pointe – The Palm Jumeirah and a total of 15 winners were recognised for their achievements

Crypto

Bitcoin, Ether extend crypto selloff as big Fed rate hike looms

An Ether jump since mid-June that was spurred by hype around an upgrade of the Ethereum blockchain is rapidly unwinding

Digital Assets

Cover Story: Why digital assets are key for the financial sector

Digital assets can unlock opportunities with immense potential for the financial services industry, allowing fintechs to offer their clients a host of benefits