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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.
DEX vs. CEX: Decentralized Trading Gains Ground in Crypto
16 July 2024
DEX vs. CEX: Decentralized Trading Gains Ground in Crypto
The ratio of decentralized exchange (DEX) to centralized exchange (CEX) spot trade volume is on track to hit a new…
UAE Retail Investors Pivot to AI, Shifting Away from Big Tech
15 July 2024
UAE Retail Investors Pivot to AI, Shifting Away from Big Tech
Retail investors in the UAE are increasingly rallying behind artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, while interest in Big Tech and pharmaceutical…
Fed Rate Cut Hopes Rise Amid Mixed Economic Signals: Markets React Positively
13 July 2024
Fed Rate Cut Hopes Rise Amid Mixed Economic Signals: Markets React Positively
Markets, including crypto, briefly rose after Thursday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that prices cooled more than expected in…
ESG Disclosure is Coming to Crypto-Asset Service Providers in the EU
12 July 2024
ESG Disclosure is Coming to Crypto-Asset Service Providers in the EU
Last week, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its second final report on the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)…
Combating Cryptojacking in Malaysia: Can Blockchain Help Regulate Mining?
11 July 2024
Combating Cryptojacking in Malaysia: Can Blockchain Help Regulate Mining?
Malaysia grapples with massive electricity theft due to cryptocurrency mining. Can blockchain technology aid regulation and create a sustainable future…
Guarding Your Crypto: Q2 2024’s Top Threats Revealed
9 July 2024
Guarding Your Crypto: Q2 2024’s Top Threats Revealed
In the second quarter of 2024, private key leaks were identified as the primary cause of cryptocurrency theft, according to…
Web3 User Engagement Hits 10M Daily Active Wallets, Surges 40% in Q2 2024
8 July 2024
Web3 User Engagement Hits 10M Daily Active Wallets, Surges 40% in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, Web3 user engagement soared to unprecedented levels, with daily unique active wallets (dUAW) reaching…
Crypto Theft Doubles to $1.4 Billion in H1 2024
6 July 2024
Crypto Theft Doubles to $1.4 Billion in H1 2024
The first half of 2024 saw a significant increase in crypto theft, more than doubling from the same period in…
Clarifying UAE Central Bank’s Comprehensive Payment Token Regulation
5 July 2024
Clarifying UAE Central Bank’s Comprehensive Payment Token Regulation
The Central Bank of the UAE published its Payment Token Services Regulation on June 25, 2024. This new regulatory framework…
Digital Resilience in Finance: Addressing New Challenges with DORA
1 July 2024
Digital Resilience in Finance: Addressing New Challenges with DORA
The financial sector’s growing reliance on information and communications technology (ICT) exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, has underscored the critical…
