Walid Abou Zaki

Walid is is the founder of Unlock Blockchain, a prominent resource for blockchain and cryptocurrency news. With a career spanning over two decades in the media sector, he has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation. Since 2017, Walid has focused his expertise on the blockchain and crypto space, becoming recognized as one of the leading opinion influencers in the MENA region

Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki2 July 2025
Lebanon Needs Stablecoins to Modernize Its Financial System
Lebanon’s financial crisis has turned millions into economic hostages. Between frozen deposits, a collapsing currency, and fragmented dollar rates, trust…
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Global News
Walid Abou Zaki1 July 2025
Miriam Kiwan Departs Circle After Driving MEA Expansion and Regulatory Breakthroughs
Miriam Kiwan, who led Circle’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) expansion for over two and a half years, has announced…
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Tokenization
Walid Abou Zaki30 June 2025
Dinari Tokenized Stocks Approval: Can UAE’s Tokenization Ambitions Keep Up?
Dinari’s approval last week as the first U.S. broker-dealer authorized to offer tokenized stocks marks a global turning point. Dinari…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki26 June 2025
Tether’s Stablecoin Dominance: When Regulators Need the Token More Than It Needs Them
As stablecoins become central to global digital finance, one token stands out not just in dominance, but in controversy: Tether’s…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki20 June 2025
Stablecoins Surge Toward the Mainstream — Trillions in Sight, But Real-World Proof Still Evolving
Stablecoins have quietly become one of the strongest pillars of the digital asset market — and are rapidly transitioning from…
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Editor Choice
Walid Abou Zaki5 June 2025
The $1B Question: Can Circle Become the Network, Not Just the Coin?
On June 4, 2025, Circle made headlines as it debuted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRCL,…
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Global News
Walid Abou Zaki1 June 2025
Netflix’s Global Friction: Why the Streaming Giant Needs a Blockchain Upgrade
Netflix has been global for years, but it still doesn’t act like it. A simple move to another country turns…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki27 May 2025
Binance Crowns USD1: Trump’s Stablecoin Surges After MGX Deal
The Trump-linked stablecoin USD1, backed by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has stormed into the crypto spotlight—thanks to a $2 billion…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki24 May 2025
From Founder Dreams to Funding Walls: Why Top Crypto Executives Are Returning to Employment
In the fast-evolving digital asset industry, freedom often comes at a cost. Over the past year, several high-profile crypto founders—individuals…
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Policies & Regulations
Walid Abou Zaki23 May 2025
VARA’s Sponsored VASP Regime: Dubai’s New Crypto Gateway
In a sweeping regulatory update released in May 2025, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) unveiled a revised suite of…
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