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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.
Paul Dawalibi Appointed CEO of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, Marking a New Chapter for the Web3 Free Zone
25 April 2025
Paul Dawalibi Appointed CEO of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, Marking a New Chapter for the Web3 Free Zone
RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), the world’s first free zone dedicated to digital and virtual asset businesses, has appointed…
Bitcoin Up, Everything Else Down: Crypto Q1 by the Numbers
21 April 2025
Bitcoin Up, Everything Else Down: Crypto Q1 by the Numbers
The cryptocurrency industry kicked off 2025 with a sharp downturn, wiping out the euphoria that defined the end of 2024.…
JP Mullin on the Mantra Collapse: What Happened, What’s Next, and What Remains Unknown
19 April 2025
JP Mullin on the Mantra Collapse: What Happened, What’s Next, and What Remains Unknown
In the wake of the sudden $5 billion collapse of Mantra’s OM token, Unlock Blockchain sat down with Jean-Patrick (JP)…
Inside Binance Clubhouse at TOKEN2049: A Web3 Strategy in Action
18 April 2025
Inside Binance Clubhouse at TOKEN2049: A Web3 Strategy in Action
As Dubai cements its role as a global hub for blockchain innovation, Binance is doubling down on presence and participation—not…
Institutional Custody Solutions: Security, Trust, and the Role of Exchanges
17 April 2025
Institutional Custody Solutions: Security, Trust, and the Role of Exchanges
As digital assets gain mainstream traction, the question of custody has become a defining issue for both retail and institutional…
“I Was Asleep”: Mantra Co-Founder Explains OM Token’s 90% Crash
15 April 2025
“I Was Asleep”: Mantra Co-Founder Explains OM Token’s 90% Crash
John Patrick Mullin, co-founder of Mantra, says he was fast asleep in his hotel room when the OM token began…
Mantra Explores OM Buy-Back and Supply Burn After Token Crash
15 April 2025
Mantra Explores OM Buy-Back and Supply Burn After Token Crash
Just days after the OM token collapsed by over 90%, John Patrick Mullin, CEO and Founder of Mantra, has broken…
Public Companies Accelerate Bitcoin Adoption with 16% Surge in Q1 Holdings
15 April 2025
Public Companies Accelerate Bitcoin Adoption with 16% Surge in Q1 Holdings
Publicly traded companies are increasing their exposure to Bitcoin at a rapid pace, signaling renewed institutional confidence in the asset…
REST IN HAYVN: The Rise and Fall of a Once-Promising Digital Asset Firm
14 April 2025
REST IN HAYVN: The Rise and Fall of a Once-Promising Digital Asset Firm
In a significant joint enforcement action, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and the Registration Authority (RA) of Abu Dhabi…
Mantra Token Crash: Can OM Rise After 90% Dip?
14 April 2025
Mantra Token Crash: Can OM Rise After 90% Dip?
The Mantra token crash on April 13, 2025, stunned the crypto world, slashing OM’s value by over 90% from $6.30…