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Discover the top blockchain and crypto leaders in MENA and globally. Learn about the people driving innovation, shaping policies, and building the future of digital assets, decentralized finance, and blockchain technology.
Crypto Without the Gamble: MENA’s Next Big Play Is Insured DeFi
16 September 2025
Crypto Without the Gamble: MENA’s Next Big Play Is Insured DeFi
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is quickly becoming a hub for decentralized finance (DeFi), but as the market…
Is MiCA Already Failing? France’s Fight Over Crypto Passporting
16 September 2025
Is MiCA Already Failing? France’s Fight Over Crypto Passporting
When the European Union launched MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), it was billed as the world’s first unified crypto framework.…
Stablecoins, Deposit Tokens, and the UAE’s Next Banking Question
14 September 2025
Stablecoins, Deposit Tokens, and the UAE’s Next Banking Question
The UAE was among the first regulators globally to publish a clear rulebook for virtual assets, including stablecoins. One local…
$205B on the Blockchain: Why Sub-Saharan Africa Is Rising as a Crypto Powerhouse
11 September 2025
$205B on the Blockchain: Why Sub-Saharan Africa Is Rising as a Crypto Powerhouse
Sub-Saharan Africa has become the world’s third-fastest growing region for cryptocurrency adoption, according to a new report from blockchain analytics…
Hell Yes: UAE Virtual Asset Rules Are Global-Standard Ready
10 September 2025
Hell Yes: UAE Virtual Asset Rules Are Global-Standard Ready
When U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham addressed UK policymakers last week, she raised a…
Bitcoin’s Unbreakable Future: The Community’s Answer to Quantum Computing
10 September 2025
Bitcoin’s Unbreakable Future: The Community’s Answer to Quantum Computing
With Bitcoin’s total market cap now in the trillions of dollars and over 100 public companies holding it on their…
ADGM’s FSRA Sets Out Draft Framework for Fiat-Referenced Tokens in Abu Dhabi
9 September 2025
ADGM’s FSRA Sets Out Draft Framework for Fiat-Referenced Tokens in Abu Dhabi
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued Consultation Paper No. 9 of 2025,…
The Next Social Media Networks Won’t Be Free, They’ll Be Onchain
9 September 2025
The Next Social Media Networks Won’t Be Free, They’ll Be Onchain
For nearly two decades, social media has sold us the same illusion: free access in exchange for connection. Platforms like…
Trump and Putin’s Advisor Both Tie Crypto to US Debt
9 September 2025
Trump and Putin’s Advisor Both Tie Crypto to US Debt
During a campaign rally, President Donald Trump made a curious remark: he suggested that the United States could one day…
Tom Lee Sees Bitcoin “Easily” Hitting $200K This Year, But Is Macro Backing the Move?
9 September 2025
Tom Lee Sees Bitcoin “Easily” Hitting $200K This Year, But Is Macro Backing the Move?
Cryptocurrency bull Tom Lee, managing partner at Fundstrat Global Advisors, remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s upside, despite recent volatility. In a…
