Crypto’s roots are in the West, but the Gulf is now leading innovation with regulation and global collaboration
Where many blockchains prioritise complexity and speculation, Ultima Chain focuses on real-world utility, simplicity, and inclusiveness
Hubpay’s platform instantly converts digital asset payments into UAE dirhams and settles them directly into RAK Properties’ account
Bitcoin’s rally is being powered by growing certainty of Fed rate cuts, sustained institutional buying, and moves by the Trump administration to ease investment in crypto assets
Kaspersky recommends implementing strong security measures to prevent unauthorised access
It represents Binance’s first step into the world of Islamic finance
The MoU outlines a framework for introducing cryptocurrency as a payment option across Dubai Duty Free’s in-store and online platforms
According to reports, a meme coin released earlier this year by the president — $TRUMP — alone has earned an estimated $320m in fees
Binance, which holds 21 regulatory licenses worldwide, will enable Syrian users to access a full suite of crypto services
The Dubai Cashless Strategy is expected to contribute at least Dh8bn annually to the local economy
Cryptocurrency prices surged to a record high after his election win, but have fallen this year
The stablecoin is intended for use across a wide range of applications, from individual consumer payments to advanced digital use cases such as AI and machine-to-machine transactions
The reserve will be capitalised with bitcoin owned by the federal government that was forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings, said the new White House crypto czar
An attacker allegedely gained control of an ether cold wallet and transferred around $1.5bn worth of holdings to an unidentified address
Speakers at the two-day Abu Dhabi event include Trump’s son Eric as well as billionaire Steve Witkoff, the new White House envoy for the Middle East and co-founder of World Liberty Financial
The launch was announced at a gala event at the Museum of the Future, Dubai, on October 10, 2024.
The UAE’s new VAT updates will impact several sectors, with investment fund management and virtual assets receiving key exemptions
Legitimate activity is growing more quickly than illicit activity, but stolen funds and ransomware activity continued to rise in 2024
The decision reinforces the importance of clear contractual terms, ensuring that both traditional and cryptocurrency forms of payment are adequately addressed
The expansion and the location demonstrate Fastex’s dedication to growth and integration within the Dubai business landscape
Forward-focused regulation has earned the UAE a coveted position in the global crypto community, making the year ahead a promising one for digital assets
The exit of CZ from Binance and his subsequent legal troubles in the US is just another unsurprising drama enveloping the controversial world of cryptocurrencies.
Crypto currency exchange Binance has seen almost $1bn in outflows after Changpeng Zhao stepped down to settle a US probe.
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
As crypto prices see-saw ahead of their next swerve, the market for “tokenisation” may finally be reaching a critical mass
The fund will support 20 students to drive their academic and research efforts towards fintech and blockchain at American University of Sharjah
Core Scientific, Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Blockchain posted net losses of $862m, $192m and $366m, respectively