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Adoption

Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi

Chainlink's Cross-Chain Protocol offers secure and compliant solutions for Project Diamond's institutional user base.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Tether’s USDT stablecoin integrates into Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem

Tether's landmark recognition in the UAE underscores the growing global influence of stablecoins within regulated financial ecosystems.

1 year ago

CBDCs

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Iran's digital rial will leverage Shetab network for rapid transactions, boosting the nation's modern banking status within the region.

1 year ago

Adoption

Russia proposes digital asset investment platform for developing markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed establishing a BRICS digital asset platform to boost investment opportunities in emerging economies.

1 year ago

Adoption

Bhutan’s Bitcoin stash hits $1 billion as speculation around nation state adoption intensifies

Financial analysts believe that a US Bitcoin reserve could shift the dynamics of sovereign wealth, influencing other countries to adopt similar policies.

1 year ago

TradFi

Tether’s trade finance division funds first oil deal via USDT

The deal is Tether Trade Finance's first initiative to reinvest company profits into traditional finance.

1 year ago

CBDCs

BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

The project, designed to simplify cross-border payments through CBDCs, has raised concerns over potential misuse to evade US sanctions.

1 year ago

Hacks

UAE’s M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13.7M, assures full fund recovery

Despite $13 million theft, M2 reassures customers with full restoration and reinforced security measures.

1 year ago

RWA

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

Tether's boron-backed token proposal could transform Turkey's commodity trading landscape, offering new economic opportunities.

1 year ago

Research

High inflation vs regional conflict: Which leads to higher adoption of Bitcoin and crypto?

Strong currency devaluation pushes citizens towards crypto but is political unrest a bigger driver?

1 year ago

Crypto

Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex

Bitcoin's pullback last week reduced perpetual open interes by over $3 billion, to more stable levels.

1 year ago

Regulation

Tax-free crypto transactions coming to UAE in November to push digital ambition

Market observers said the move further cements the UAE as a prominent crypto hub.

1 year ago

Middle East

Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi

Tether’s USDT stablecoin integrates into Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Russia proposes digital asset investment platform for developing markets

Bhutan’s Bitcoin stash hits $1 billion as speculation around nation state adoption intensifies

Tether’s trade finance division funds first oil deal via USDT

BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

UAE’s M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13.7M, assures full fund recovery

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

High inflation vs regional conflict: Which leads to higher adoption of Bitcoin and crypto?

Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex

Tax-free crypto transactions coming to UAE in November to push digital ambition

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MetaMask blocks Ethereum transactions in several jurisdictions citing compliance issues

Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

Floyd Mayweather to fight Don Moore in the world’s first-ever NFT sports event in Dubai

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Middle East

Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi

Tether’s USDT stablecoin integrates into Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Russia proposes digital asset investment platform for developing markets

Bhutan’s Bitcoin stash hits $1 billion as speculation around nation state adoption intensifies

Tether’s trade finance division funds first oil deal via USDT

BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

UAE’s M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13.7M, assures full fund recovery

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

High inflation vs regional conflict: Which leads to higher adoption of Bitcoin and crypto?

Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex

Tax-free crypto transactions coming to UAE in November to push digital ambition

MetaMask blocks Ethereum transactions in several jurisdictions citing compliance issues

Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

Floyd Mayweather to fight Don Moore in the world’s first-ever NFT sports event in Dubai

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