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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.
Exploring the Blockchain Frontier with Alex Nascimento at Future Blockchain Summit
9 August 2023
Exploring the Blockchain Frontier with Alex Nascimento at Future Blockchain Summit
In a captivating discussion, Oscar Wendel Senior Manager at Dubai World Trade Centre, had the pleasure of sitting down with…
Asian Regulators Outpace US in Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Global Uncertainty
5 August 2023
Asian Regulators Outpace US in Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Global Uncertainty
Asian regulators have taken the lead over the United States in clarifying cryptocurrency regulations, exemplified by Hong Kong granting its…
Tether Posts Record $850 Million Q2 Profit Amidst $72 Billion US Treasuries Exposure
2 August 2023
Tether Posts Record $850 Million Q2 Profit Amidst $72 Billion US Treasuries Exposure
Tether Holdings Limited, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, disclosed a Q2 profit of $850 million, adding to its total…
Private Equity Firms in the Middle East Embrace Web3 Technologies for Continued Relevance
1 August 2023
Private Equity Firms in the Middle East Embrace Web3 Technologies for Continued Relevance
The sharp decline of nearly $3 trillion in web3-related asset value, representing over 70% shrinkage, has been unsettling, to say…
Grayscale Demands Simultaneous Approval of All Bitcoin ETFs by SEC
28 July 2023
Grayscale Demands Simultaneous Approval of All Bitcoin ETFs by SEC
Grayscale has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to simultaneously approve all spot Bitcoin ETF applications. The company expressed…
UAE’s Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Leads the Way in Countering Digital Assets’ Financial Crimes
26 July 2023
UAE’s Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Leads the Way in Countering Digital Assets’ Financial Crimes
In a recent interview with Awalan/Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal, HE Hamed Al Zaabi, the Director-General of the Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering…
Worldcoin’s Construction: Navigating the Challenges of Decentralized Proof-of-Personhood
25 July 2023
Worldcoin’s Construction: Navigating the Challenges of Decentralized Proof-of-Personhood
Vitalik’s opinion on Worldcoin highlights major issues with its construction, including privacy concerns with the registry of iris scans, accessibility…
Decentralized Crypto Exchanges Face Challenges as Traditional Players Enter the Market
25 July 2023
Decentralized Crypto Exchanges Face Challenges as Traditional Players Enter the Market
Decentralized crypto exchanges, which operate without intermediaries like Wall Street-style middlemen, are facing challenges to improve their services amid a…
Embracing the Musk Era: Twitter’s Rebranding and the Reign of Innovation
24 July 2023
Embracing the Musk Era: Twitter’s Rebranding and the Reign of Innovation
Elon Musk continues to keep us intrigued with his constant stream of changes, new ideas, and ambitious projects. Some have…
Crypto Market Shift: The Enigma of Shrinking Stablecoins Amid Cryptocurrency Gains
22 July 2023
Crypto Market Shift: The Enigma of Shrinking Stablecoins Amid Cryptocurrency Gains
In the ever-evolving digital asset world, a perplexing trend has emerged – the declining stablecoin market, juxtaposed with significant gains…
