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

Reports
Walid Abou Zaki13 March 2025
From Decentralization to Control: How the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Reshapes Mining Power
Bitcoin was founded on the principle of decentralization, designed to function beyond the control of any single government, corporation, or…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki10 March 2025
The U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: A New Era of State-Controlled Digital Assets?
Bitcoin was created as a decentralized digital asset, free from state control and monetary policies dictated by governments. However, recent…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki3 March 2025
U.S. Crypto Reserve: A Bold Move or a Risky Bet?
The crypto world is at a crossroads. On March 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump shocked the industry by announcing…
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Crypto Exchanges
Walid Abou Zaki23 February 2025
Bybit’s Masterclass in Crisis Management: Navigating a $1.46 Billion Hack
The crypto industry thrives on transparency, and nowhere was this more evident than in how Bybit handled one of the…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki19 February 2025
Grok 3: Setting New AI Benchmarks
Elon Musk, known for his ventures in space and electric vehicles, has now turned his attention to AI with xAI.…
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Editor Choice
Walid Abou Zaki10 February 2025
Retail Banking is Fading—Fintech Rises, but Can Crypto Catch Up?
Retail banking, once the foundation of global financial institutions, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditional banks are reducing their retail…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki1 February 2025
Europe’s Crypto Stagnation: Falling Behind in the Global Financial Revolution
While the world races ahead in embracing digital assets, Europe remains entangled in bureaucratic hesitation and outdated regulatory approaches. Instead…
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Interview

Walid Abou Zaki28 January 2025
MANTRA Finance: Transforming Real-World Asset Tokenization in the UAE and Beyond
In an interview with Unlock Blockchain, John Patrick Mullin, CEO of MANTRA Finance, shed light on the company’s groundbreaking journey…
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Policies & Regulations
Walid Abou Zaki24 January 2025
Trump Signs Crypto Executive Order, Creating Cryptocurrency Working Group
On January 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a crypto executive order establishing a dedicated cryptocurrency working group. This…
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Web 3.0
Walid Abou Zaki19 January 2025
Lebanon’s New Dawn: A Vision for a Digital Economy
For decades, Lebanon has been trapped in a cycle of wars, corruption, and financial crises, each leaving deeper scars on…
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