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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.
Unveiling the Global Digital Assets Race: Insights from Experts on UAE, Europe, and Hong Kong’s Competition for Leadership
19 July 2023
Unveiling the Global Digital Assets Race: Insights from Experts on UAE, Europe, and Hong Kong’s Competition for Leadership
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been recognized as a pioneering nation that consistently leads the way in innovation…
XRP Court Ruling Poses Potential for US Banks to Return as Clients
18 July 2023
XRP Court Ruling Poses Potential for US Banks to Return as Clients
Software company Ripple Labs is aiming to encourage American banks to adopt its products, including XRP, following a recent legal…
Understanding the SEC’s Hidden Agenda: Why an Appeal in the Ripple Case Is Unlikely
17 July 2023
Understanding the SEC’s Hidden Agenda: Why an Appeal in the Ripple Case Is Unlikely
The CEO of a crypto-focused venture capital fund, who also happens to be a former federal prosecutor, believes that the…
Progress and Challenges in Implementing FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and VASPs
17 July 2023
Progress and Challenges in Implementing FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and VASPs
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has extended its global standards on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) to include…
Circle CEO Warns of US Dollar’s Global Dominance Erosion Without Stablecoin Legislation
14 July 2023
Circle CEO Warns of US Dollar’s Global Dominance Erosion Without Stablecoin Legislation
Circle CEO, Jeremy Allaire, has issued a stark warning to policymakers, emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding stablecoins to prevent the…
Crypto Crime Mid-year Update: 65 Percent Decrease in Overall Crime, Ransomware Resurgence Threatens Big Year
13 July 2023
Crypto Crime Mid-year Update: 65 Percent Decrease in Overall Crime, Ransomware Resurgence Threatens Big Year
The global cryptocurrency markets have shown positive signs of recovery this year, with digital assets like Bitcoin experiencing an impressive…
Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Comprehensive Overview
11 July 2023
Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Comprehensive Overview
In the rapidly evolving world of finance, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are emerging as a transformative force. Drawing from…
The Rise of Cryptocurrency in the Luxury Sector: Exploring Its Impact on Real Estate, Luxury Travel, and Beyond
11 July 2023
The Rise of Cryptocurrency in the Luxury Sector: Exploring Its Impact on Real Estate, Luxury Travel, and Beyond
Cryptocurrencies have rapidly gained prominence as a digital asset class, with predictions suggesting that they will cover 20% of all…
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Bitcoin Layer-2 Experimentation, Highlights Ethereum’s Scaling Solutions for Improved Throughput
10 July 2023
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Bitcoin Layer-2 Experimentation, Highlights Ethereum’s Scaling Solutions for Improved Throughput
Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum, expressed his belief that the Bitcoin network requires scalable solutions such as…
Navigating The Travel Rule in UAE’s Cryptocurrency Landscape
6 July 2023
Navigating The Travel Rule in UAE’s Cryptocurrency Landscape
During a webinar hosted by VAF Compliance and organized by Unlock, Gilson Costa, CEO of VAF Compliance, moderated a panel…
