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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.
Technology and Storytelling Unite in Exclusive Interview with Renowned Producers Arabian Prince and Fernando Garibay
21 August 2023
Technology and Storytelling Unite in Exclusive Interview with Renowned Producers Arabian Prince and Fernando Garibay
In the realm of music, exists an ever-evolving dialogue between creativity and technology. A conversation recently brought to light in…
Former US OCC Officials Assert Stablecoins’ Potential to Maintain Dollar’s Global Reserve Currency Status
12 August 2023
Former US OCC Officials Assert Stablecoins’ Potential to Maintain Dollar’s Global Reserve Currency Status
In an op-ed piece, former US Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks and former chief economist of the Office of…
Navigating the Evolution of Stablecoins: Challenges, Regulation, and the Impact of PYUSD
11 August 2023
Navigating the Evolution of Stablecoins: Challenges, Regulation, and the Impact of PYUSD
Stability in the cryptocurrency realm took center stage in 2022 as the stablecoin sector’s capitalization faced a notable contraction following…
Exploring the Blockchain Frontier with Alex Nascimento at Future Blockchain Summit
9 August 2023
Exploring the Blockchain Frontier with Alex Nascimento at Future Blockchain Summit
In a captivating discussion, Oscar Wendel Senior Manager at Dubai World Trade Centre, had the pleasure of sitting down with…
Asian Regulators Outpace US in Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Global Uncertainty
5 August 2023
Asian Regulators Outpace US in Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Global Uncertainty
Asian regulators have taken the lead over the United States in clarifying cryptocurrency regulations, exemplified by Hong Kong granting its…
Tether Posts Record $850 Million Q2 Profit Amidst $72 Billion US Treasuries Exposure
2 August 2023
Tether Posts Record $850 Million Q2 Profit Amidst $72 Billion US Treasuries Exposure
Tether Holdings Limited, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, disclosed a Q2 profit of $850 million, adding to its total…
Private Equity Firms in the Middle East Embrace Web3 Technologies for Continued Relevance
1 August 2023
Private Equity Firms in the Middle East Embrace Web3 Technologies for Continued Relevance
The sharp decline of nearly $3 trillion in web3-related asset value, representing over 70% shrinkage, has been unsettling, to say…
Grayscale Demands Simultaneous Approval of All Bitcoin ETFs by SEC
28 July 2023
Grayscale Demands Simultaneous Approval of All Bitcoin ETFs by SEC
Grayscale has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to simultaneously approve all spot Bitcoin ETF applications. The company expressed…
UAE’s Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Leads the Way in Countering Digital Assets’ Financial Crimes
26 July 2023
UAE’s Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Leads the Way in Countering Digital Assets’ Financial Crimes
In a recent interview with Awalan/Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal, HE Hamed Al Zaabi, the Director-General of the Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering…
Worldcoin’s Construction: Navigating the Challenges of Decentralized Proof-of-Personhood
25 July 2023
Worldcoin’s Construction: Navigating the Challenges of Decentralized Proof-of-Personhood
Vitalik’s opinion on Worldcoin highlights major issues with its construction, including privacy concerns with the registry of iris scans, accessibility…
