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IRC Leverages Crypto for Gaza Relief Efforts: A Boon for UAE’s Crypto Donors?
29 May 2024
IRC Leverages Crypto for Gaza Relief Efforts: A Boon for UAE’s Crypto Donors?
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is embracing new frontiers in fundraising by accepting cryptocurrency donations to support their ongoing relief…
EU to Integrate Blockchain and AI for Technological Evolution
28 May 2024
EU to Integrate Blockchain and AI for Technological Evolution
The European Union (EU) is gearing up for a significant technological evolution as the European Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF),…
Bitcoin ETFs Now Hold Over 1M BTC, Marking Major Milestone
28 May 2024
Bitcoin ETFs Now Hold Over 1M BTC, Marking Major Milestone
Over 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) are now held in custody by Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to track the asset’s…
Blockdaemon Expands into UAE: Insights from COO Amor Sexton
27 May 2024
Blockdaemon Expands into UAE: Insights from COO Amor Sexton
Blockdaemon, a leading provider of institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure, has announced recently the establishment of a new office and formal entity…
Crypto Reboot: MicroStrategy Chairman Now Embraces ETH ETFs and Reinforces Bitcoin Dominance
27 May 2024
Crypto Reboot: MicroStrategy Chairman Now Embraces ETH ETFs and Reinforces Bitcoin Dominance
MicroStrategy President Michael Saylor is reevaluating his stance on the cryptocurrency landscape following the recent approval of Ethereum spot ETFs…
The Future of Blockchain and AI: Illia Polosukhin’s Vision with Near
27 May 2024
The Future of Blockchain and AI: Illia Polosukhin’s Vision with Near
In a recent interview with Maria Vovchok for Encrypted, Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of Near and CEO of the Near Foundation,…
RTA’s Vision Meets SmartCrowd’s Readiness: Advancing Tokenization of Real-World Assets
24 May 2024
RTA’s Vision Meets SmartCrowd’s Readiness: Advancing Tokenization of Real-World Assets
Blockchain technology holds significant potential for disrupting established markets and expanding distribution opportunities, particularly for retail investors. However, regulatory considerations…
Tim Draper: Why Dubai and Abu Dhabi Are Winning the Crypto Race
24 May 2024
Tim Draper: Why Dubai and Abu Dhabi Are Winning the Crypto Race
We had the opportunity to spend time with Tim Draper during Paris Blockchain Summit and the AIM Summit in London…
Ethereum Soars on ETF Hope, But Will It Last?
21 May 2024
Ethereum Soars on ETF Hope, But Will It Last?
In a surge fueled by optimism surrounding potential ETF approvals, the price of Ethereum (ETH) skyrocketed 20% in the last…
Saudi Arabia Poised for a Cautious Leap into Web3: Gaming, Innovation, and BRICS Influence
20 May 2024
Saudi Arabia Poised for a Cautious Leap into Web3: Gaming, Innovation, and BRICS Influence
Driven by its ambitious Vision 2030 plan for economic diversification, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia is strategically entering the Web3…