MENA News
Discover the latest blockchain and crypto news from the MENA region, including updates from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman, covering trends, regulations, and developments shaping the industry
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, is partnering with global investment powerhouse Franklin Templeton (managing $1.6 trillion in assets) to develop a new wave of digital asset products and tokenized investment solutions. The collaboration aims to merge Franklin Templeton’s expertise in compliant securities tokenization with Binance’s extensive trading infrastructure and global investor base. Together, the companies plan to create offerings that bring greater efficiency, transparency,…
Read More »NIP Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NIPG), best known for its global esports and digital entertainment business, has appointed Carl Agren to its board of directors and as chief operating officer (COO) of its Digital Computing Division, the arm spearheading the company’s new Bitcoin mining operations. Agren will be based in Abu Dhabi, leading the division’s newly established headquarters formed through NIPG’s strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. Carl Agren…
Read More »The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued Consultation Paper No. 9 of 2025, outlining a proposed regulatory framework for activities involving fiat-referenced tokens (FRTs). The FSRA is inviting public feedback on the proposals, with the consultation open until October 7, 2025. The initiative builds on ADGM’s December 2024 framework, which formally recognized FRT issuance as a regulated activity. FRTs, a type of stablecoin…
Read More »Revolut, the London-based financial super app, has taken a major step toward launching services in the United Arab Emirates after securing in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for its Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services (Category II) licences. The approvals clear the way for Revolut to bring its fast-growing suite of digital banking and payments products to retail customers in the Emirates. With more than…
Read More »QCP Group (QCP), a global leader in digital asset trading, has announced it has received its full Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s international financial centre. This milestone marks a major step in QCP’s global expansion, strengthening its presence in the Middle East and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for institutional digital asset clients.…
Read More »Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 has unveiled its first lineup of world-class speakers. Organized by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, the event will run from 8–11 December 2025, gathering global leaders, investors, and policymakers in the UAE…
Read More »The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has announced the launch of a new suite of ancillary legal services, including a Mediation Service Centre and a Notary Service, marking a significant expansion of its offerings for businesses and individuals in Dubai. This initiative follows the enactment of Dubai Law No. (2) of 2025 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE…
Read More »RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah’s leading publicly listed real estate developer, has announced a strategic partnership with Hubpay, the UAE’s ADGM-regulated fintech to allow international buyers to purchase properties using cryptocurrency. This move reflects the UAE’s growing adoption of regulated digital asset solutions, highlighting the country’s expanding ecosystem for cryptocurrency payments across sectors. This collaboration leverages Aquanow’s regulated infrastructure and Hubpay’s payment network, enabling clients to pay for Mina beachfront…
Read More »Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical conglomerate NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with IOPn, a pioneer in decentralized infrastructure. The collaboration will accelerate the development of sovereign AI, blockchain, and digital identity solutions, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for technological leadership. At the heart of this partnership is a unique sovereign AI stack powered by NVIDIA GPUs and anchored by IOPn’s OPN Chain.…
Read More »Mastercard and Circle are expanding their partnership to introduce USDC and EURC settlement across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). This marks the first time acquirers in the region will be able to settle transactions directly in stablecoins, bridging the gap between blockchain-native digital assets and traditional commerce infrastructure. The initiative will debut with Arab Financial Services (AFS) and Eazy Financial Services, enabling them to settle payments in…
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