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Regional policy, exchange hubs, tokenization, and sovereign initiatives across the Middle East.

Tokens

Ripple and Dubai’s DIFC to catalyze blockchain tech expansion in the region

Ripple is also considering setting up a XRPL Foundation to boost the blockchain network growth.

1 year ago

Adoption

Dubai Customs turns to blockchain technology for enhanced operations, transparency

The initiative seeks to bolster collaboration between government entities and the logistics industry.

2 years ago

Adoption

UAE banks signal digital asset demand with Taurus, Zand collaboration

UAE's first digital bank Zand partners with Swiss firm Taurus to offer crypto services.

2 years ago

Tokens

Tether EDU looks to boost digital asset education in Turkey, across Middle East

Tether EDU and BTguru join forces to enhance blockchain education in Turkey.

2 years ago

Animoca Brands acquires French video game studio Eden Games

Trading

Animoca in preliminary talks to launch IPO in crypto-friendly region at $6 billion valuation

Siu revealed that the company is evaluating potential listing locations, with Hong Kong and the Middle East emerging as key contenders.

2 years ago

Adoption

Telegram-based web3 game Hamster Kombat draws Irani general’s ire amid rising local player base

Irani officials have raised concerns over a new web3 "tap-to-earn" game called Hamster Kombat that has gripped the local populace amid deteriorating economic conditions.

2 years ago

CBDCs

Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July

The digital rial will bypass paper bills, card transactions, and interbank settlement.

2 years ago

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever launches AI firm focused on safety above all

The firm aims to take a "straight shot" at developing a "safe superintelligence."

2 years ago

CBDCs

CBDCs could boost financial inclusion, ease cross-border payments in the Middle East, IMF says

The global financial regulator warned that the digital currencies could pose challenges to financial stability.

2 years ago

CBDCs

Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project

The central bank will test and develop selected applications of the CBDC for settling large payments with local and international banks.

2 years ago

Regulation

India’s securities watchdog calls for crypto regulation; Turkey moves toward licensing model

Both developments could build frameworks for engagement rather than harsh policies.

2 years ago

Crypto

Bitcoin soars to $65,000 as Israel-Iran sparring looks to conclude

Several analysts analysts remain optimistic on Bitcoin's price trajectory especially as the halving event looms.

2 years ago

Middle East

Ripple and Dubai’s DIFC to catalyze blockchain tech expansion in the region

Dubai Customs turns to blockchain technology for enhanced operations, transparency

UAE banks signal digital asset demand with Taurus, Zand collaboration

Tether EDU looks to boost digital asset education in Turkey, across Middle East

Animoca in preliminary talks to launch IPO in crypto-friendly region at $6 billion valuation

Telegram-based web3 game Hamster Kombat draws Irani general’s ire amid rising local player base

Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever launches AI firm focused on safety above all

CBDCs could boost financial inclusion, ease cross-border payments in the Middle East, IMF says

Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project

India’s securities watchdog calls for crypto regulation; Turkey moves toward licensing model

Bitcoin soars to $65,000 as Israel-Iran sparring looks to conclude

Popular Middle East Stories

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

Middle East

Ripple and Dubai’s DIFC to catalyze blockchain tech expansion in the region

Dubai Customs turns to blockchain technology for enhanced operations, transparency

UAE banks signal digital asset demand with Taurus, Zand collaboration

Tether EDU looks to boost digital asset education in Turkey, across Middle East

Animoca in preliminary talks to launch IPO in crypto-friendly region at $6 billion valuation

Telegram-based web3 game Hamster Kombat draws Irani general’s ire amid rising local player base

Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever launches AI firm focused on safety above all

CBDCs could boost financial inclusion, ease cross-border payments in the Middle East, IMF says

Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project

India’s securities watchdog calls for crypto regulation; Turkey moves toward licensing model

Bitcoin soars to $65,000 as Israel-Iran sparring looks to conclude

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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