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
Jordan has positioned itself at the forefront of regional fintech and digital finance innovation by hosting Token Congress Jordan 2025 alongside the JFEX International Financial Expo at the Mövenpick Hotel, Amman. The two-day landmark event drew over 1,500 participants, including leading banks, financial institutions, fintech innovators, and digital asset experts from across the Middle East and beyond. Key Themes and Discussions Token Congress Jordan 2025 featured an agenda exploring: Regulatory…
Read More »Ignyte, the region’s leading global digital start-up ecosystem, has announced a landmark collaboration with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to accelerate blockchain innovation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The strategic alliance will establish a dedicated blockchain and crypto innovation platform within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), aimed at fast-tracking blockchain adoption, empowering entrepreneurs, and delivering real-world impact across the region and beyond. Hackathon to Kick Off…
Read More »The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has opened a public consultation on the proposed Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), inviting industry stakeholders to provide feedback by 8 November 2025. The initiative aims to strengthen regulatory compliance and align the UAE with international crypto reporting standards, including the OECD’s updated framework and the 2023 Common Reporting Standard. This move comes shortly after the SCA and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) announced…
Read More »Fuze, one of the Middle East and Turkey’s fastest-growing financial infrastructure providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Exaforce to enhance security and achieve regulatory compliance through AI-driven security operations. The move underscores Fuze’s commitment to safeguarding its customers while setting new benchmarks for digital asset resilience in the region. AI-Powered Security for Stablecoin Infrastructure Exaforce, a cybersecurity innovator founded by former leaders from Google, F5, and Palo Alto Networks,…
Read More »Abu Dhabi has confirmed a ban on cryptocurrency mining on agricultural land, imposing a fine of Dh100,000 on violators, with penalties doubled for repeat offenses. The announcement follows violations detected at several farms. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) emphasized that it will suspend all services and support provided to non-compliant farms, warning that unauthorized mining undermines agricultural sustainability and biosecurity. In 2024, authorities had set a…
Read More »Abu Dhabi is pushing forward with one of the world’s most ambitious government digital transformations, announcing that its AI-driven ecosystem is nearing full-scale implementation across all departments. The announcement comes as the Government Enablement Department prepares to unveil TAMM 4.0, the emirate’s next-generation digital platform, during GITEX 2025 in October. TAMM 4.0: AI at the Core of Government Services Described as one of the most advanced government platforms globally, TAMM…
Read More »The UAE Digital Dirham program is entering a new phase as the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the appointment of Dave Hudson as Chief Operating Officer. His arrival comes just months before the central bank is expected to provide an update on the project in November. Hudson brings over eight years of experience at R3, where he held several senior positions, including nearly five years as Chief Engineering…
Read More »Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has reported 10% growth in Swiss and British companies over the past year, highlighting a technology-led expansion across blockchain, AI, and digital assets. The announcement came as DMCC concluded its European roadshow, including Made For Trade Live (MFTL) events in London and Zürich and participation at Switzerland’s leading AI, blockchain, and digital assets conference, CV Summit. The roadshows showcased Dubai’s growing role as a hub…
Read More »Qatar National Bank (QNB) has become the first bank in the country to process U.S. dollar corporate payments on JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments (KDP) platform, a move that brings near-instant settlement to one of the Middle East’s largest financial institutions. The integration allows QNB’s corporate clients to send and receive U.S. dollar payments around the clock and settle in as little as two minutes, a big improvement over traditional correspondent-banking…
Read More »Gulf Colleges, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading higher education institutions, has partnered with Binance Academy, the educational division of Binance, the world’s largest blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, to introduce one of the region’s first accredited entrepreneurship and innovation diploma programs. The initiative was developed in collaboration with King Saud University’s Entrepreneurship Institute and officially announced at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce in the presence of academic leaders, strategic…
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