Walid Abou Zaki

Walid is is the founder of Unlock Blockchain, a prominent resource for blockchain and cryptocurrency news. With a career spanning over two decades in the media sector, he has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation. Since 2017, Walid has focused his expertise on the blockchain and crypto space, becoming recognized as one of the leading opinion influencers in the MENA region

Reports
Walid Abou Zaki18 December 2024
AMINA Bank’s Struggles: A Missed Opportunity in the UAE and Beyond
AMINA Bank’s Early Promise in the UAE When AMINA Bank (formerly SEBA Bank) secured its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from…
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Editor Choice
Walid Abou Zaki13 December 2024
Quantum Breakthroughs Shake Blockchain Foundations: Adapt or Perish
Google’s groundbreaking Willow quantum chip has sent shockwaves across industries, and the blockchain world is no exception. Long considered a…
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Policies & Regulations
Walid Abou Zaki6 December 2024
Trump’s Crypto Power Play: Paul Atkins and David Sacks in Key Roles
President-elect Donald Trump is making waves with his crypto power play, appointing Paul Atkins as SEC Chair and David Sacks…
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Events

Walid Abou Zaki5 December 2024
BTC MENA 2024: Abu Dhabi Welcomes a Pivotal Bitcoin Event
As BTC MENA 2024 approaches, excitement is building for what promises to be a milestone event in the Bitcoin world.…
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Editor Choice
Walid Abou Zaki3 December 2024
Michael Saylor to Microsoft: The Case for HODLing Bitcoin
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has issued a bold challenge to Microsoft: embrace Bitcoin or risk missing out on…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki30 November 2024
Why Crypto Exchanges Discourage Self-Custody: Security, Profits, and the Path Forward
In the past three years, billions of dollars have been lost to cryptocurrency exchange hacks. Despite these staggering figures, centralized…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki28 November 2024
From Power to Profit: How Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers Create a New Roadmap for Energy Producers
In the evolving energy landscape, countries with surplus power are rethinking traditional export strategies in favor of new opportunities in…
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Interview

Walid Abou Zaki28 November 2024
Froehlich Discusses RAK DAO’s Vision Behind the DARe Framework for DAOs
RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) recently unveiled its groundbreaking DAO Association Regime (DARe), a legal framework aimed at empowering…
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DeFi

Walid Abou Zaki25 November 2024
Decentralized Finance and Regulation: A Conversation with Martin Masser, CBDO of STON.fi
The TON ecosystem is quickly becoming a hub of innovation, driven by its robust blockchain infrastructure and close integration with…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki22 November 2024
Richard Teng’s First Year at Binance: Rising to the Challenge in a Transformative Crypto Market
In November 2023, Richard Teng stepped into one of the most scrutinized roles in the crypto industry: replacing Changpeng Zhao…
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