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

Interview

Walid Abou Zaki19 July 2024
CoinW President on UAE Stablecoin Regulations and VASP License
CoinW is gaining attention in the crypto space. In an exclusive interview, Sonia Shaw, President of CoinW, shares insights on…
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Policies & Regulations
Walid Abou Zaki12 July 2024
ESG Disclosure is Coming to Crypto-Asset Service Providers in the EU
Last week, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its second final report on the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)…
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Editor Choice
Walid Abou Zaki5 July 2024
Clarifying UAE Central Bank’s Comprehensive Payment Token Regulation
The Central Bank of the UAE published its Payment Token Services Regulation on June 25, 2024. This new regulatory framework…
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Policies & Regulations
Walid Abou Zaki25 June 2024
UAE Central Bank Releases Official Payment Token (Stablecoin) Services Regulation
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has officially published the UAE Payment Token Services Regulation, a comprehensive framework for…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki24 June 2024
How Companies Should Prepare for FASB’s New Crypto Asset Accounting Rules
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) introduced significant changes to the accounting standards for crypto assets on December 13, 2023.…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki21 June 2024
The Growing Influence of Crypto in the US Presidential Elections
The 2024 US presidential election sees unprecedented crypto industry involvement. This shift underscores Crypto Influence in US Presidential Election 2024,…
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Reports
Walid Abou Zaki14 June 2024
The End of the Petrodollar? A Closer Look at the Future of Oil Settlements
The recent expiration of the long-standing petrodollar agreement between Saudi Arabia and the US has stirred the global financial system.…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki13 June 2024
US Government’s Crypto Cash Grab: Fines and Seized Assets
The US government is taking a keen interest in the cryptocurrency industry, and its efforts go beyond just fines and…
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Crypto Mining
Walid Abou Zaki12 June 2024
Donald Trump Calls for All Bitcoin Mining to Be Made in the U.S.: Is He Misunderstanding the Industry?
Trump’s Bold Statement on Bitcoin Mining On Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a significant statement regarding the future…
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Opinions
Walid Abou Zaki11 June 2024
BRICS on the Rise: Can Blockchain Forge a Multipolar Future?
The BRICS bloc—originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has undergone a significant transformation. By welcoming Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran,…
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