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Discover the top blockchain and crypto leaders in MENA and globally. Learn about the people driving innovation, shaping policies, and building the future of digital assets, decentralized finance, and blockchain technology.
Deepfakes Coming to Crypto: An Interview with Pavel Kalaydin, Head of AI at Sumsub
19 July 2024
Deepfakes Coming to Crypto: An Interview with Pavel Kalaydin, Head of AI at Sumsub
In an exclusive interview with Pavel Kalaydin, Head of AI at Sumsub, we explored the alarming rise of deepfake technology…
Liminal’s Detailed Report on WazirX Security Breach
19 July 2024
Liminal’s Detailed Report on WazirX Security Breach
Liminal has released an in-depth report regarding the recent security breach at WazirX, which resulted in the loss of funds…
Basel Committee’s Finalized Prudential Amendments and Disclosure Framework for Cryptoasset Exposures
19 July 2024
Basel Committee’s Finalized Prudential Amendments and Disclosure Framework for Cryptoasset Exposures
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has recently finalized significant amendments to its prudential standards concerning banks’ exposures to cryptoassets.…
CoinW President on UAE Stablecoin Regulations and VASP License
19 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…
Jordan Launches National Blockchain Network MODEE DLT to Enhance E-Government Services
18 July 2024
Jordan Launches National Blockchain Network MODEE DLT to Enhance E-Government Services
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a national blockchain technology network, MODEE DLT, in partnership…
Crypto Market Update: A Turbulent Q2 in 2024
16 July 2024
Crypto Market Update: A Turbulent Q2 in 2024
The second quarter of 2024 witnessed a sharp downturn in the cryptocurrency market, following a remarkable near-record high in Q1.…
DEX vs. CEX: Decentralized Trading Gains Ground in Crypto
16 July 2024
DEX vs. CEX: Decentralized Trading Gains Ground in Crypto
The ratio of decentralized exchange (DEX) to centralized exchange (CEX) spot trade volume is on track to hit a new…
UAE Retail Investors Pivot to AI, Shifting Away from Big Tech
15 July 2024
UAE Retail Investors Pivot to AI, Shifting Away from Big Tech
Retail investors in the UAE are increasingly rallying behind artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, while interest in Big Tech and pharmaceutical…
Fed Rate Cut Hopes Rise Amid Mixed Economic Signals: Markets React Positively
13 July 2024
Fed Rate Cut Hopes Rise Amid Mixed Economic Signals: Markets React Positively
Markets, including crypto, briefly rose after Thursday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that prices cooled more than expected in…
ESG Disclosure is Coming to Crypto-Asset Service Providers in the EU
12 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)…
