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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.
Behind OFAC’s Digital Wall: Can Cuba and its Sisters Survive Through the “Cloud” of Cryptocurrencies?
9 January 2026
Behind OFAC’s Digital Wall: Can Cuba and its Sisters Survive Through the “Cloud” of Cryptocurrencies?
In a world where military power is no longer measured solely by conventional equipment, digital assets have emerged as a…
From Crypto Volumes to Infrastructure, Why the Middle East Is No Longer Playing the Crypto Game
8 January 2026
From Crypto Volumes to Infrastructure, Why the Middle East Is No Longer Playing the Crypto Game
For much of the last market cycle, the Middle East’s digital asset story was easy to summarize: more volume, more…
UAE Financial Infrastructure Boosted as Dubai Clear & Nasdaq Dubai Earn ESMA Tier 1 CCP Recognition
7 January 2026
UAE Financial Infrastructure Boosted as Dubai Clear & Nasdaq Dubai Earn ESMA Tier 1 CCP Recognition
The UAE has strengthened its position in global capital markets after Dubai Clear and Nasdaq Dubai were formally granted ESMA…
Tokenization Emerges as the Middle East’s Next $600B Bet as Activity Surpasses $500B
6 January 2026
Tokenization Emerges as the Middle East’s Next $600B Bet as Activity Surpasses $500B
The Middle East is emerging as a major force in the global digital asset economy, with annual virtual asset transactions…
From Experimentation to Execution: How the UAE Is Entering the Digital Asset Era of 2026
31 December 2025
From Experimentation to Execution: How the UAE Is Entering the Digital Asset Era of 2026
As 2025 came to a close, the conversation around digital assets inside the UAE, particularly within the Dubai International Financial…
UAE Digital Assets 2026 Outlook: Signals From 2025 That Will Shape the Next Phase
26 December 2025
UAE Digital Assets 2026 Outlook: Signals From 2025 That Will Shape the Next Phase
The UAE digital assets market entered 2025 with confidence—but exited the year with clarity. What defined the past twelve months…
From Fragmented Growth to Strategic Scale: 2026’s Next Phase of Crypto
26 December 2025
From Fragmented Growth to Strategic Scale: 2026’s Next Phase of Crypto
As we turn the page to 2026, the global crypto and blockchain industry stands at a pivotal inflection point. Following…
Banking 3.0 in 2026: When Banks Are Likely to Lose the Right to Defend Friction
24 December 2025
Banking 3.0 in 2026: When Banks Are Likely to Lose the Right to Defend Friction
Banking 3.0 in 2026 is not being shaped by belief in crypto, but by growing pressure on banks to justify…
A Conversation With Musk in Abu Dhabi: AI and the Future Built Around It
23 December 2025
A Conversation With Musk in Abu Dhabi: AI and the Future Built Around It
The UAE’s leadership held high-level talks with Elon Musk this week, highlighting the country’s growing role in shaping the future…
Stablecoins in the UAE: Why 2026 Will Be About Capital Rails, Not Consumer Payments
23 December 2025
Stablecoins in the UAE: Why 2026 Will Be About Capital Rails, Not Consumer Payments
UAE stablecoins 2026 will not be defined by consumer adoption or crypto hype, but by how effectively they integrate into…
