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UNLOCK Blockchain News Desk is fueled by a passionate team of young individuals deeply immersed in the world of Blockchain and Crypto. Our mission? To keep you, our loyal reader, on the cutting edge of industry news.

Walid is the founder of Unlock Blockchain, the MENA region's leading bilingual platform for blockchain and cryptocurrency news. With over two decades in media and communications, he has become a key voice in shaping the dialogue around digital assets, regulation, and Web3 adoption across the region. Since 2017, Walid has positioned Unlock as both a trusted news source and a strategic platform bridging regulators, global institutions, and local innovators. Widely recognized as one of the region's leading opinion influencers in blockchain and crypto, he is a frequent moderator of high-level panels at major industry events, connecting global perspectives with regional opportunities.

Salma is an academic researcher with 10+ years of expertise in finance, economics, and data analysis. She holds a BA in Finance and an MBA from Notre Dame University - Louaize and have made valuable contributions to research at AUB's Olayan School of Business. As a freelance researcher, she offers expert research services on various business topics. Her expertise spans across research fields, including economics, finance, financial and managerial accounting, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility. She also has keen interest in emerging trends in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and is currently a Senior Editor and a Content Writer at Unlock Blockchain.

Anna K. is a Senior English Editor at UNLOCK Blockchain, where she explores digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and the evolving intersection of finance, regulation, and technology, with a focus on the MENA region. Driven by a deep interest in how crypto is reshaping financial systems, she focuses on bringing clarity, context, and nuance to complex blockchain narratives. With a background in translation, copywriting, content writing, and editing, Anna has worked with institutions including the ICC, UNDP, ESCWA, STL, and An-Nahar Newspaper. She combines her editorial and language expertise to shape accessible, high-impact blockchain content.

Chantal Assi is a journalist with experience in economy, politics, and technology reporting for reputable publications in Lebanon. Since 2022, she has focused on Web3 and blockchain, writing news and in-depth articles in Arabic for Unlock Blockchain, translating complex developments into accessible insights for the Middle East audience.

Henzie Healley, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of The Counsel Services, is a seasoned common law qualified lawyer based in Dubai. With extensive experience in corporate law and emerging technologies like Web3.0/Blockchain, she founded her first legal consultancy in 2019, evolving it into The Counsel Services. Registered as an ADGM Corporate Service Provider, her firm provides direct access to senior legal counsel and corporate services. With over five years of hands-on startup experience, Healley and her team have played a pivotal role in guiding numerous companies to success in the Middle East, from seed rounds to IPOs or exits.

Bandar Altunisi is a leading Saudi Web3 professional advising prominent players such as Zodia Markets, Outlier Ventures, and several emerging startups. He previously served as Head of Binance in Saudi Arabia, where he led regulatory engagement, strategic growth, and communications. At Binance, he also held key roles including Head of Institutional Relationships for the Dubai exchange, official media spokesperson, and Head of Binance Academy in MENA. Bandar began his career in law, practicing for eight years at a top-tier global firm and supporting Vision 2030 initiatives within the Saudi government. He entered the crypto space in 2018 and fully transitioned in 2021, launching an NFT advisory business along the way. Today, he also serves as co-founder and board member of the Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia, an organization focused on advancing Web3 adoption in the Kingdom.