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 Zaki19 February 2025
Grok 3: Setting New AI Benchmarks
Elon Musk, known for his ventures in space and electric vehicles, has now turned his attention to AI with xAI.…
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Editor Choice
Walid Abou Zaki10 February 2025
Retail Banking is Fading—Fintech Rises, but Can Crypto Catch Up?
Retail banking, once the foundation of global financial institutions, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditional banks are reducing their retail…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki1 February 2025
Europe’s Crypto Stagnation: Falling Behind in the Global Financial Revolution
While the world races ahead in embracing digital assets, Europe remains entangled in bureaucratic hesitation and outdated regulatory approaches. Instead…
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Interview

Walid Abou Zaki28 January 2025
MANTRA Finance: Transforming Real-World Asset Tokenization in the UAE and Beyond
In an interview with Unlock Blockchain, John Patrick Mullin, CEO of MANTRA Finance, shed light on the company’s groundbreaking journey…
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Policies & Regulations
Walid Abou Zaki24 January 2025
Trump Signs Crypto Executive Order, Creating Cryptocurrency Working Group
On January 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a crypto executive order establishing a dedicated cryptocurrency working group. This…
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Web 3.0
Walid Abou Zaki19 January 2025
Lebanon’s New Dawn: A Vision for a Digital Economy
For decades, Lebanon has been trapped in a cycle of wars, corruption, and financial crises, each leaving deeper scars on…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki30 December 2024
One of 2024’s Major Observations: The Exodus of Senior Employees in Billion-Dollar Companies
2024 has unveiled a glaring trend: the exodus of senior employees from companies once celebrated as pioneers of the digital…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki28 December 2024
UAE’s Digital Asset Achievements in 2024: A Year of Leadership and Challenges
In 2024, the UAE reaffirmed its position as a global leader in digital assets. Through groundbreaking regulatory advancements, innovative banking…
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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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Walid Abou Zaki

Grok 3: Setting New AI Benchmarks

Retail Banking is Fading—Fintech Rises, but Can Crypto Catch Up?

Europe’s Crypto Stagnation: Falling Behind in the Global Financial Revolution

MANTRA Finance: Transforming Real-World Asset Tokenization in the UAE and Beyond

Trump Signs Crypto Executive Order, Creating Cryptocurrency Working Group

Lebanon’s New Dawn: A Vision for a Digital Economy

One of 2024’s Major Observations: The Exodus of Senior Employees in Billion-Dollar Companies

UAE’s Digital Asset Achievements in 2024: A Year of Leadership and Challenges

Quantum Breakthroughs Shake Blockchain Foundations: Adapt or Perish

Trump’s Crypto Power Play: Paul Atkins and David Sacks in Key Roles

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