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
Galaxy Digital announced the opening of a new office and the creation of a regulated entity under Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant expansion into the United Arab Emirates. The new office — based in the heart of ADGM — will be led by Managing Director Bouchra Darwazah, who will drive regional growth leveraging Galaxy’s global experience in digital assets, data-center infrastructure, and institutional services. According to Ms.…
Read More »The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced a series of significant enhancements to its digital asset regulatory framework at the ninth edition of Fintech Abu Dhabi, held during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). The updates further reinforce ADGM’s position as a global leader in regulated digital asset innovation. Since launching one of the world’s first comprehensive regulatory regimes for virtual assets (VAs) in…
Read More »The Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference, held in the UAE, brought together policymakers, institutional investors, and infrastructure leaders to discuss the region’s expanding role in the global Bitcoin ecosystem. The event underscored how the Middle East — particularly the UAE — has moved from being perceived as an unlikely mining destination to becoming an increasingly strategic hub for digital asset infrastructure, driven by regulatory clarity, energy partnerships, and government-backed investment models.…
Read More »The ADI Foundation has officially launched the mainnet for ADI Chain alongside its native ADI utility token, marking a significant step in its ambition to bring one billion people onchain by 2030. The Abu Dhabi–based organization, which focuses on building sovereign-grade digital infrastructure, is positioning the new network as a compliance-ready Layer-2 solution tailored for governments, regulated institutions, and real-world economic systems. With this release, ADI Foundation introduces what it…
Read More »Plume Network has secured a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a major step in the blockchain firm’s expansion into the Middle East and other high-growth regions. The approval, granted by ADGM’s Registration Authority, allows Plume to broaden its real-world asset (RWA) origination and distribution efforts across the Middle East, Africa, and select emerging markets, subject to additional regulatory clearances. ADGM, known for its forward-leaning stance…
Read More »Circle Internet Group is deepening its commitment to the Gulf, securing a major license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and appointing a seasoned regional leader to accelerate its presence across the Middle East and North Africa. The approval, granted by ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), allows Circle to operate as a regulated Money Services Provider within the international financial center. The news strengthens the company’s ability to offer…
Read More »Bitcoin is now Shari’ah compliant. With Dubai’s Higher Shari’ah Authority confirming the permissibility of Bitcoin as an investable asset, one of the most debated questions in the Muslim world finally has a clear answer. For Muslim investors wondering whether Bitcoin fits within Islamic finance, the ruling brings certainty to a topic that has shaped discussions for years. This clarity immediately raises a new question: where can investors access Bitcoin in…
Read More »The acquisition of CoinMENA by Türkiye’s digital asset giant Paribu—valued at up to USD 240 million—is a defining moment for the regional crypto industry. More than a major fintech transaction, it represents one of the biggest exits the Middle East has seen in the digital asset space and a validation of what disciplined founders can build in a regulated environment. According to the official announcement, this deal marks Türkiye’s largest…
Read More »As OKX MENA marks its anniversary, the exchange is doubling down on the two themes that have defined its presence in the UAE: trust and regulatory alignment. In a region where digital asset companies are increasingly measured by their operational discipline rather than the noise around them, OKX’s positioning as the trusted exchange has become central to its strategy. Looking back at the past year, CEO Rifad Mahasneh describes the…
Read More »The most anticipated session at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai delivered exactly what the crowd came for: a sharp, unfiltered clash between two leaders who embody opposing monetary philosophies — Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and long-time gold advocate Peter Schiff — debating the future of value in the panel titled “Bitcoin vs. Tokenized Gold.” Across nearly 40 minutes of spirited back-and-forth, the debate became a real-time contrast between adoption-driven digital…
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