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
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…
Read More »Crypto.com has been granted a limited license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivatives trading services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move marks a significant expansion of Crypto.com’s presence in Dubai and strengthens its position as a key player in the region’s virtual asset ecosystem. Expanding Derivatives Offerings in the UAE With this new license, Crypto.com is set to introduce derivatives products, including futures, perpetual…
Read More »As cryptocurrency continues to evolve, Bahrain is positioning itself as a forward-thinking hub for digital assets. With a strong commitment to regulating the sector, the country is balancing financial innovation with the need for investor protection. In a recent parliamentary session, Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa outlined Bahrain’s approach to creating a stable regulatory environment. This legal framework not only provides confidence for investors…
Read More »Ripple has secured approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer regulated crypto payments and services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This makes Ripple the first blockchain-enabled payments provider to be licensed by the DFSA. This approval marks Ripple’s first regulatory license in the Middle East, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to both the region and global regulatory compliance. Businesses in the UAE will now have access…
Read More »Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi-based MGX, marking the exchange’s first institutional funding round. This investment, made in stablecoins, is also MGX’s first foray into the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector, securing a minority stake in Binance. Strengthening Binance’s Global Position The deal highlights Binance’s dominant position in the crypto market. With over $20 billion in daily trading volume, Binance is larger…
Read More »ATME, a digital assets exchange licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to transform capital markets. The company has successfully completed its first issuance of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), with gold-backed tokens marking a groundbreaking step in the Kingdom’s financial sector. With the support of the CBB, ATME issued two tokens designed specifically for accredited investors. Each token is backed by…
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