MENA News
Discover the latest blockchain and crypto news from the MENA region, including updates from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman, covering trends, regulations, and developments shaping the industry
OKX, a leading global blockchain technology company, announced that it is one of the title sponsors of TOKEN2049 in Dubai, the premier crypto event bringing together founders and executives of leading Web3 companies and projects. The conference will see global leaders from OKX join other executives to discuss trends and growth within the industry, offering insights into a sector that has seen substantial growth in the past year. On the…
Read More »The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has confirmed the 2025 launch of the Digital Dirham, while unveiling a new symbol for the UAE’s national currency. The move reflects the country’s push to modernize its financial infrastructure and position the Dirham as a global currency in both physical and digital form. This announcement also marks the CBUAE’s entry into the FX Global Code—making it the first central bank in the…
Read More »The global stablecoin market is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by major financial players in the United States and strategic regulatory advancements in the UAE. As stablecoins gain traction as digital representations of fiat currency, the competitive landscape is evolving, with the U.S. and the UAE poised to shape the future of this sector. The U.S. Stablecoin Push: A Competitive Market The United States is witnessing a surge in stablecoin…
Read More »In a new move set to reshape the future of blockchain regulation and asset tokenisation, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chainlink, the global standard for on-chain finance. The collaboration aims to advance compliant tokenisation frameworks, promote interoperability across blockchain networks, and strengthen the UAE’s position as a hub for regulated digital finance. Under the MoU, ADGM’s Registration Authority and Chainlink Labs…
Read More »Informed by the latest insights from the Oman Investment and Economic Report 2025, the Sultanate is not only accelerating its green energy transition and infrastructure expansion—it’s also quietly building the foundations of a blockchain-powered digital economy. As Vision 2040 drives a national transformation, Oman is emerging as a serious player in the global Web3 ecosystem, with initiatives spanning logistics, fintech, and clean energy that directly intersect with blockchain innovation. The…
Read More »Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, announced its continued strategic partnership with TOKEN2049, the leading global events platform for digital asset professionals and enthusiasts. Returning to Dubai from 30 April to 1 May 2025, TOKEN2049 will once again gather the Web3 community and industry leaders for two days of influential talks, exclusive networking, and collaborative opportunities. As part of this year’s event, Binance is set…
Read More »Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has issued an official alert warning the public and the financial services community about false and misleading claims made by an entity called Global Investors FX, operating under the trade name Global FX. According to the FSRA, Global FX has been promoting its services through a website—globalinvestorfx.com—where it falsely claims to offer a broad range of trading services, including foreign…
Read More »In a strategic move to reinforce Dubai’s leadership in property technology and in alignment with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has officially launched the pilot phase of its Real Estate Tokenization Project. This initiative makes DLD the first government real estate registration authority in the Middle East to implement blockchain-powered tokenization of property title deeds. The project is being rolled out in partnership…
Read More »The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has launched its Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox to encourage financial innovation while ensuring regulatory oversight. This initiative allows firms to test tokenized investment products and services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under controlled conditions. The sandbox is a targeted initiative that focuses on investment tokens—namely security tokens and derivative tokens—and should not be confused with broader crypto-related activities, which the DFSA addresses through…
Read More »Doha Bank has unveiled its Fintech and Innovation Hub, a new initiative aimed at accelerating financial innovation in Qatar and supporting the Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) vision for fintech excellence. This strategic move reinforces Qatar’s growing position as a global leader in financial services and technological advancement. A Hub for Innovation and Collaboration The Fintech and Innovation Hub, inaugurated by Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal Al Thani, Group CEO…
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