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News & Updates

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Vertical)

Money2020 – (Vertical)

Intellect – (Vertical)

Fimple – BaaS Solution (Vertical)

Nephos and Brinc Partner to Support 250+ Startups in the GCC

Nephos and Brinc Partner to Support 250+ Startups in the GCC

September 23, 2026

Gulf Family Offices Expand into Institutional-Grade Investment Strategies

September 23, 2026

Gulf Family Offices Expand into Institutional-Grade Investment Strategies

UAE Researchers Develop PhysAI-Bench to Test AI Models for Drone Decisions

September 23, 2026

UAE Researchers Develop PhysAI-Bench to Test AI Models for Drone Decisions

Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

September 23, 2026

Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

Digital Banking

QNET Advocates for Digital Employment Opportunities for MENA Youth and Women

September 21, 2026

QNET Advocates for Digital Employment Opportunities for MENA Youth and Women

QNET calls for enhanced digital employment opportunities for youth and women in MENA, addressing labor market challenges.

Dubai SME Recognises Contributions to AED 1.78B Emirati Supplier Contracts

Dubai SME Recognises Contributions to AED 1.78B Emirati Supplier Contracts

September 19, 2026

SAMA and Ant International Partner to Enable Alipay+ Payments in Saudi Arabia by 2026

SAMA and Ant International Partner to Enable Alipay+ Payments in Saudi Arabia by 2026

September 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Initiate Acceptance of Mada and Himyan Payment Cards

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Initiate Acceptance of Mada and Himyan Payment Cards

September 17, 2026

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Vertical)

Money2020 – (Vertical)

Intellect – (Vertical)

Fimple – BaaS Solution (Vertical)

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Square)

Money2020 – (Square)

Intellect – (Square)

Fimple – Website (Square)

Financial Services

EFG Holding Secures $40M EBRD Facility to Expand MSME Financing in Egypt

September 23, 2026

EFG Holding Secures $40M EBRD Facility to Expand MSME Financing in Egypt

Souhoola to Sell $5.8M Consumer Finance Portfolio by Q4 2026

September 23, 2026

Souhoola to Sell $5.8M Consumer Finance Portfolio by Q4 2026

Qatar Unveils $60 Billion Infrastructure and Private Investment Pipeline

September 23, 2026

Qatar Unveils $60 Billion Infrastructure and Private Investment Pipeline

SHL Finance Renews $53.3M Credit Facility with Saudi Investment Bank

September 23, 2026

SHL Finance Renews $53.3M Credit Facility with Saudi Investment Bank

Riyada Launches Portal for SME Business Opportunities in Oman

September 22, 2026

Riyada Launches Portal for SME Business Opportunities in Oman

Oman Launches New Incentives for Riyada Card Holders in Transport and Logistics

September 22, 2026

Oman Launches New Incentives for Riyada Card Holders in Transport and Logistics

Egypt’s Financial Services Institute Expands Sustainable Finance Hub

September 22, 2026

Egypt’s Financial Services Institute Expands Sustainable Finance Hub

Saudi PIF Launches Tawreed to Digitise Supply Chain Finance

September 21, 2026

Saudi PIF Launches Tawreed to Digitise Supply Chain Finance

Qatar Launches Doha Investment Platform to Boost Private Sector Growth

September 21, 2026

Qatar Launches Doha Investment Platform to Boost Private Sector Growth

Keyper Launches Rental Shield for UAE Property Owners

September 21, 2026

Keyper Launches Rental Shield for UAE Property Owners

Syria Launches First Syndicated Islamic Financing Deal for Damascus Development Projects

September 20, 2026

Syria Launches First Syndicated Islamic Financing Deal for Damascus Development Projects

Sukuk Capital Claims 63% of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Debt Market

September 20, 2026

Sukuk Capital Claims 63% of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Debt Market

Dubai Ranked World’s Top FinTech Centre in Latest GFCI

September 19, 2026

Dubai Ranked World’s Top FinTech Centre in Latest GFCI

Yasmina Partners with Qoyod and Jisr to Enhance Embedded Insurance in Saudi Arabia

September 18, 2026

Yasmina Partners with Qoyod and Jisr to Enhance Embedded Insurance in Saudi Arabia

InteLogix Launches Egypt Operations After Acquiring Athear

September 17, 2026

InteLogix Launches Egypt Operations After Acquiring Athear

Escrow Services: A Key to Enhancing Resiliency in Fintech

August 27, 2026

Escrow Services: A Key to Enhancing Resiliency in Fintech

Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Enhancing Wealth Management Technology

August 26, 2026

Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Enhancing Wealth Management Technology

Market Sentiment’s Impact on Banking Innovation Strategies

August 24, 2026

Market Sentiment’s Impact on Banking Innovation Strategies

BBVA Acquires SocGen’s 50% Stake in Altura Markets

BBVA Acquires SocGen’s 50% Stake in Altura Markets

Parker’s $200M Bankruptcy: Lessons for MENA Fintech Lending

Parker’s $200M Bankruptcy: Lessons for MENA Fintech Lending

How Mid-Market Rates and Multi-Currency Accounts Protect SME Profit Margins

How Mid-Market Rates and Multi-Currency Accounts Protect SME Profit Margins

Intuit Launches New Business Credit Card Integrated with QuickBooks

Intuit Launches New Business Credit Card Integrated with QuickBooks

London Stock Exchange Launches 24-Hour Trading Venue LSE 24

London Stock Exchange Launches 24-Hour Trading Venue LSE 24

Saudi Arabia’s Debt Management Center Executes Major Sukuk Deal

Saudi Arabia’s Debt Management Center Executes Major Sukuk Deal

Dubai Customs Injects AED79M to Boost Trade Liquidity

Dubai Customs Injects AED79M to Boost Trade Liquidity

Saudi Arabia Jumps to 13th in Global FDI Rankings

Saudi Arabia Jumps to 13th in Global FDI Rankings

Future of International Banking: Trust, Technology, and Global Diversification

Future of International Banking: Trust, Technology, and Global Diversification

Nayax Declines Ransom Payment After Data Breach Incident

Nayax Declines Ransom Payment After Data Breach Incident

Global Market Access: A New Product for MENA Fintech

Global Market Access: A New Product for MENA Fintech

ADX Launches New Derivatives Contract with Historic Ceremony on Etihad Rail

ADX Launches New Derivatives Contract with Historic Ceremony on Etihad Rail

Dhofar Islamic Signs Financing Agreement with ZL Group for Sohar Port Project

Dhofar Islamic Signs Financing Agreement with ZL Group for Sohar Port Project

Saudi Arabia’s New Revenues Law Boosts Fiscal Governance

Saudi Arabia’s New Revenues Law Boosts Fiscal Governance

Beyon Partners with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance to Boost Fintech Operations

Beyon Partners with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance to Boost Fintech Operations

UAE Attracts $48.24 Billion in FDI, Cementing Its Status as Investment Haven

UAE Attracts $48.24 Billion in FDI, Cementing Its Status as Investment Haven

ADX Launches Six New Single Stock Futures for Investors

ADX Launches Six New Single Stock Futures for Investors

Vladyslav Kolodistyi on Consumer Brands and Embedded Finance Strategies for 2026

Vladyslav Kolodistyi on Consumer Brands and Embedded Finance Strategies for 2026

UAE Warns of Fake Car Insurance Scams on Social Media

UAE Warns of Fake Car Insurance Scams on Social Media

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Rise in Economic Licenses, 261% in Freelance Permits

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Rise in Economic Licenses, 261% in Freelance Permits

Lamplighter Group Expands Operations in Abu Dhabi

Lamplighter Group Expands Operations in Abu Dhabi

ASB Capital Acts as Joint Lead Manager for Dubai Islamic Bank’s $1 Billion Sukuk Issuance

ASB Capital Acts as Joint Lead Manager for Dubai Islamic Bank’s $1 Billion Sukuk Issuance

Botim and BDO Unibank Partner to Enhance Financial Readiness for Filipinos Moving to UAE

Botim and BDO Unibank Partner to Enhance Financial Readiness for Filipinos Moving to UAE

Saudi Fund Launches ‘Alternative Financing’ for Home Buyers

Saudi Fund Launches ‘Alternative Financing’ for Home Buyers

Egypt’s Current Account Deficit Hits $5.1 Billion in Q1

Egypt’s Current Account Deficit Hits $5.1 Billion in Q1

UAE Issues Urgent Warning on Investment Fraud Schemes

UAE Issues Urgent Warning on Investment Fraud Schemes

Dubai Police Alert Residents on Dangers of Fake Apps

Dubai Police Alert Residents on Dangers of Fake Apps

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s A+ Rating Amid Regional Challenges

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s A+ Rating Amid Regional Challenges

e& Exits Vodafone: A Strategic Shift in Telecom Investments

e& Exits Vodafone: A Strategic Shift in Telecom Investments

ADIB and Modon Launch Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solution

ADIB and Modon Launch Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solution

UAE Secures $48.3B in FDI, Leading Arab Region in 2025

UAE Secures $48.3B in FDI, Leading Arab Region in 2025

Dubai’s Economy Hits $63.2B with Finance Leading Growth

Dubai’s Economy Hits $63.2B with Finance Leading Growth

Deutsche Bank Expands in Saudi Arabia with New HQ License

Deutsche Bank Expands in Saudi Arabia with New HQ License

Dubai’s GDP Hits Dh232 Billion, Growing 2.4% in Q1 2026

Dubai’s GDP Hits Dh232 Billion, Growing 2.4% in Q1 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Council Reports Progress on Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Council Reports Progress on Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia Grants ACWA Exclusive Green Hydrogen Export Rights

Saudi Arabia Grants ACWA Exclusive Green Hydrogen Export Rights

UAE and Saudi Arabia Set for Business Surge in Q3 2026

UAE and Saudi Arabia Set for Business Surge in Q3 2026

UAE Central Bank Hits Foreign Bank with Dh1.82M Fine

UAE Central Bank Hits Foreign Bank with Dh1.82M Fine

Mubadala Opens $25B Credit Business to External Investors

Mubadala Opens $25B Credit Business to External Investors

ADCB Restores Banking Services After Technical Disruption

ADCB Restores Banking Services After Technical Disruption

82% of Global Investors Confident in Gulf Economic Outlook

82% of Global Investors Confident in Gulf Economic Outlook

Saudi Non-Oil Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High in June

Saudi Non-Oil Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High in June

Sharjah Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring Targeting Victims

Sharjah Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring Targeting Victims

Dubai’s Emirati Supplier Programme Hits $480M Milestone

Dubai’s Emirati Supplier Programme Hits $480M Milestone

Saudi Arabia Launches New Rules for Foreign Property Ownership

Saudi Arabia Launches New Rules for Foreign Property Ownership

UAE Thwarts Cyberattacks on Financial Sector Amid Rising Threats

UAE Thwarts Cyberattacks on Financial Sector Amid Rising Threats

UAE Banks Warn Travelers of Rising Holiday Scam Threats

UAE Banks Warn Travelers of Rising Holiday Scam Threats

UAE’s Retail T-Sukuk Offering Doubles to Dh100M Amid Demand

UAE’s Retail T-Sukuk Offering Doubles to Dh100M Amid Demand

Dubai Unveils AED 18B Infrastructure Projects to Boost Economy

Dubai Unveils AED 18B Infrastructure Projects to Boost Economy

CMA Compensates 20,000 Investors Amid Trading Violations

CMA Compensates 20,000 Investors Amid Trading Violations

Saudi PIF Reports 9% Revenue Growth, Eyes Future Investments

Saudi PIF Reports 9% Revenue Growth, Eyes Future Investments

IMF and Egypt Forge $2B Deal Amid Economic Challenges

IMF and Egypt Forge $2B Deal Amid Economic Challenges

Saudi Arabia Extends Tax Penalty Waiver for Six Months

Saudi Arabia Extends Tax Penalty Waiver for Six Months

Abdullah Kamel Calls for Islamic Cooperation Amid Economic Shifts

Abdullah Kamel Calls for Islamic Cooperation Amid Economic Shifts

Saudi-Turkish Forum Launches to Boost Trade and Investment

Saudi-Turkish Forum Launches to Boost Trade and Investment

Egypt’s Privatization Push Secures $1.6B IMF Financing

Egypt’s Privatization Push Secures $1.6B IMF Financing

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Gold Disclosure for Travelers

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Gold Disclosure for Travelers

Nigeria Taps $2B from $5B Swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank

Nigeria Taps $2B from $5B Swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank

UAE Central Bank Slaps AED 20M Fine on Foreign Bank Branch

UAE Central Bank Slaps AED 20M Fine on Foreign Bank Branch

Avelis Secures $650M Bond Offering to Boost Growth

Avelis Secures $650M Bond Offering to Boost Growth

Saudi Finance Minister Highlights Resilience at OPEC Forum

Saudi Finance Minister Highlights Resilience at OPEC Forum

HSBC Unveils Tokenized Deposits for Instant Transfers in UAE

HSBC Unveils Tokenized Deposits for Instant Transfers in UAE

Dubai Retains Top Spot for Global FDI, Attracts $8.83B

Dubai Retains Top Spot for Global FDI, Attracts $8.83B

Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Market to Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Market to Foreign Investors

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Surge in New Economic Licenses Q1 2026

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Surge in New Economic Licenses Q1 2026

Digital Dubai Elevates City Brand to Top 5 Globally

Algeria Exits FATF Grey List, Boosting Investor Confidence

Algeria Exits FATF Grey List, Boosting Investor Confidence

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Fight Against Financial Crimes

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Fight Against Financial Crimes

UAE Restructures Etihad Credit Insurance Board for Growth

UAE Restructures Etihad Credit Insurance Board for Growth

Dubai Launches First Same-Day Gold Contract in the Gulf

Dubai Launches First Same-Day Gold Contract in the Gulf

UAE Unveils Strategic Finance Plan for 2027-2029

UAE Unveils Strategic Finance Plan for 2027-2029

UAE Tops Global Economic Performance Rankings in 2026

UAE Tops Global Economic Performance Rankings in 2026

UAE Extradites Three Money Laundering Suspects to Belgium

UAE Extradites Three Money Laundering Suspects to Belgium

UAE and Qatar Forge Data Protection Pact for Security Projects

UAE and Qatar Forge Data Protection Pact for Security Projects

UAE Unveils First Retail Sukuk Programme for Investors

UAE Unveils First Retail Sukuk Programme for Investors

Saudi Arabia Boosts Digital Investment to SR31.9 Billion

Saudi Arabia Boosts Digital Investment to SR31.9 Billion

Dubai Police Warn of Rising Fraudulent Insurance Scams

Dubai Police Warn of Rising Fraudulent Insurance Scams

Kuwait Unveils 15-Year Residency Permits for Foreign Investors

Kuwait Unveils 15-Year Residency Permits for Foreign Investors

GCC Launches Unified Legislation Platform to Boost Integration

GCC Launches Unified Legislation Platform to Boost Integration

Egypt Clears $6.1B Debt to Foreign Oil Firms, Boosts Investment

Egypt Clears $6.1B Debt to Foreign Oil Firms, Boosts Investment

Saudi Arabia’s Transformation Program Report Highlights Progress

Saudi Arabia’s Transformation Program Report Highlights Progress

Saudi Arabia’s GDP Grows 3% in Q1 2026 Amid Diversification

Saudi Arabia’s GDP Grows 3% in Q1 2026 Amid Diversification

Venture Capital

Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

September 23, 2026

Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

Gulf Family Offices Expand into Institutional-Grade Investment Strategies

September 23, 2026

Gulf Family Offices Expand into Institutional-Grade Investment Strategies

Nephos and Brinc Partner to Support 250+ Startups in the GCC

September 23, 2026

Nephos and Brinc Partner to Support 250+ Startups in the GCC

UAE’s Stone Venture Leads GENISOM AI’s Series B Funding Round

September 23, 2026

UAE’s Stone Venture Leads GENISOM AI’s Series B Funding Round

Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Forge $20 Billion Investment Partnership

September 23, 2026

Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Forge $20 Billion Investment Partnership

B Investments Sells 26 Million Shares in Gourmet Egypt for $8.02 Million

September 23, 2026

B Investments Sells 26 Million Shares in Gourmet Egypt for $8.02 Million

Three Women-Led Startups Win $75,000 in Bahrain Women in Tech Accelerator

September 23, 2026

Three Women-Led Startups Win $75,000 in Bahrain Women in Tech Accelerator

Egyptian Fintech Octo Joins EBRD’s Star Venture Program for Growth Support

September 22, 2026

Egyptian Fintech Octo Joins EBRD’s Star Venture Program for Growth Support

MENA Startups Attract Over $1.6 Billion in Investments in September 2026

September 22, 2026

MENA Startups Attract Over $1.6 Billion in Investments in September 2026

Career 180 to Host KEMET-X Startup Gathering at Egypt’s Pyramids

September 22, 2026

Career 180 to Host KEMET-X Startup Gathering at Egypt’s Pyramids

Anees Health Secures Seed Funding to Enhance Healthcare Services in Greater Cairo

September 21, 2026

Anees Health Secures Seed Funding to Enhance Healthcare Services in Greater Cairo

Blossom Capital Invests in Saudi Fintech Halala Plus

September 21, 2026

Blossom Capital Invests in Saudi Fintech Halala Plus

Egyptian Startups Rethink Saudi Expansion After Costly Market Entries

September 21, 2026

Egyptian Startups Rethink Saudi Expansion After Costly Market Entries

Saudi Fintech Talmal Secures Pre-Seed Funding from MM Partners

September 20, 2026

Saudi Fintech Talmal Secures Pre-Seed Funding from MM Partners

Women-Founded Startups in MENA Capture Just 0.14% of $1.7 Billion VC Funding

September 20, 2026

Women-Founded Startups in MENA Capture Just 0.14% of $1.7 Billion VC Funding

Dubai Chamber and Oraseya Capital Advance 7 Startups Toward Potential Funding

September 20, 2026

Dubai Chamber and Oraseya Capital Advance 7 Startups Toward Potential Funding

Startup Tunisia Selects 22 Startups for 30,000 TND AIR Grants

September 19, 2026

Startup Tunisia Selects 22 Startups for 30,000 TND AIR Grants

Women in Tech Syria Connects Founders and Investors at Damascus Startup Meetup

September 19, 2026

Women in Tech Syria Connects Founders and Investors at Damascus Startup Meetup

Blossom Accelerator and SAB Partner to Enhance Startup Support in Saudi Arabia

September 18, 2026

Blossom Accelerator and SAB Partner to Enhance Startup Support in Saudi Arabia

Tabby Reaches $6.5 Billion Valuation at Money20/20 Middle East Amid Saudi Fintech Growth

September 17, 2026

Tabby Reaches $6.5 Billion Valuation at Money20/20 Middle East Amid Saudi Fintech Growth

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet Approves New Strategy for Entrepreneurship and SMEs

September 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet Approves New Strategy for Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Rillet Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding, Achieving $1 Billion Valuation

August 21, 2026

Rillet Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding, Achieving $1 Billion Valuation

Navi Limited Secures $100 Million Investment from Prosus

August 19, 2026

Navi Limited Secures $100 Million Investment from Prosus

Swiss Private Bank Invests in Mbanq’s New Note on Düsseldorf Stock Exchange

Swiss Private Bank Invests in Mbanq’s New Note on Düsseldorf Stock Exchange

Neon Commerce Secures $13 Million to Enhance DTC Commerce for Game Publishers

Neon Commerce Secures $13 Million to Enhance DTC Commerce for Game Publishers

Lumin Digital Raises $70 Million from Clients to Expand Offerings

Lumin Digital Raises $70 Million from Clients to Expand Offerings

Dubai Future Fund Expands Portfolio to 30 Investments

Dubai Future Fund Expands Portfolio to 30 Investments

Feathery Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding for AI Operating System

Feathery Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding for AI Operating System

FII10 Summit Set to Celebrate a Decade of Investment Impact

FII10 Summit Set to Celebrate a Decade of Investment Impact

PIF and I Squared Capital Forge $2B Infrastructure Deal

PIF and I Squared Capital Forge $2B Infrastructure Deal

Aria Secures €7 Million and Launches €240 Million Debt Facility for Invoice Financing Expansion

Aria Secures €7 Million and Launches €240 Million Debt Facility for Invoice Financing Expansion

Saudi Arabia and Canada Forge New Investment Ties in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia and Canada Forge New Investment Ties in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia Boosts Global Investment at LEAP East 2026

Saudi Arabia Boosts Global Investment at LEAP East 2026

Saudi Arabia Unveils $500M Fund to Boost Foreign Investment

Saudi Arabia Unveils $500M Fund to Boost Foreign Investment

Offa Raises £6.5 Million in Innovative Sukuk Financing

Offa Raises £6.5 Million in Innovative Sukuk Financing

Saudi Arabia Secures $5.3B in Foreign Investment for Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia Secures $5.3B in Foreign Investment for Vision 2030

MGX Secures $49B for AI Fund, Surpassing Expectations

MGX Secures $49B for AI Fund, Surpassing Expectations

Arcapita and Hines Join Forces for GCC Real Estate Ventures

Arcapita and Hines Join Forces for GCC Real Estate Ventures

Princess Maha Bint Mishari Takes Helm at FII Institute

Princess Maha Bint Mishari Takes Helm at FII Institute

Saudi Arabia Mandates Five-Day Notice for Investment Rounds

Saudi Arabia Mandates Five-Day Notice for Investment Rounds

Uber Expands MENA Footprint with $100M Careem Stake Buy

Uber Expands MENA Footprint with $100M Careem Stake Buy

Saudi Patent Applications Surge 102% Amid Innovation Drive

Saudi Patent Applications Surge 102% Amid Innovation Drive

A16z Crypto Secures $2.2B for Next-Gen Financial Tech Fund

A16z Crypto Secures $2.2B for Next-Gen Financial Tech Fund

a16z Crypto Raises $2.2B for Fifth Fund Amid Market Shift

a16z Crypto Raises $2.2B for Fifth Fund Amid Market Shift

Haun Ventures Secures $1B Fund to Merge AI with Crypto

Haun Ventures Secures $1B Fund to Merge AI with Crypto

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Horizontal)

Money2020 – (Horizontal)

Intellect – (Horizontal)

Fimple – Trade Finance (Horizontal)

Policy & Regulations – Horizontal

Cryptocurrency

Binance Launches Tokenised US Stocks for Eligible UAE Users

September 23, 2026

Binance Launches Tokenised US Stocks for Eligible UAE Users

US State Bankers Associations Launch Blockchain Network to Transform Banking Operations

August 27, 2026

US State Bankers Associations Launch Blockchain Network to Transform Banking Operations

Tap Global Implements Digital Asset Income Strategy to Boost Yield Opportunities

August 24, 2026

Tap Global Implements Digital Asset Income Strategy to Boost Yield Opportunities

Fasset Achieves $1 Billion Valuation as AI-Powered Stablecoin Platform

August 24, 2026

Fasset Achieves $1 Billion Valuation as AI-Powered Stablecoin Platform

SEC Proposes New Regulations for Crypto Assets Impacting MENA Fintech

August 21, 2026

SEC Proposes New Regulations for Crypto Assets Impacting MENA Fintech

Tokenovate Appoints Dr. Alec Burns to Enhance Legal-First Infrastructure for Tokenised Capital Markets

August 19, 2026

Tokenovate Appoints Dr. Alec Burns to Enhance Legal-First Infrastructure for Tokenised Capital Markets

World Liberty Financial Secures Conditional Bank Charter Approval Linked to Trump

August 17, 2026

World Liberty Financial Secures Conditional Bank Charter Approval Linked to Trump

Coinbase Launches Tokenisation Hub in Abu Dhabi

August 12, 2026

Coinbase Launches Tokenisation Hub in Abu Dhabi

Merchants in MENA Must Navigate Crypto Compliance Challenges

August 12, 2026

Merchants in MENA Must Navigate Crypto Compliance Challenges

UK Politicians Demand Clarity from Banks on Crypto Services

August 11, 2026

UK Politicians Demand Clarity from Banks on Crypto Services

Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading Services in the UK

August 11, 2026

Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading Services in the UK

China and Kazakhstan Link CBDCs to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

China and Kazakhstan Link CBDCs to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

Circle Announces Founding Validators for Arc Blockchain Ahead of September Launch

Circle Announces Founding Validators for Arc Blockchain Ahead of September Launch

CLARITY Act: Implications for Digital Assets and RWA Tokenization in MENA

CLARITY Act: Implications for Digital Assets and RWA Tokenization in MENA

Mastercard Completes Acquisition of BVNK to Enhance Digital Currency Solutions

Mastercard Completes Acquisition of BVNK to Enhance Digital Currency Solutions

The Rulebook for Stablecoins Is Racing to Catch Up

The Rulebook for Stablecoins Is Racing to Catch Up

Unlimit Crypto Secures MiCA License from Cyprus Regulator

Unlimit Crypto Secures MiCA License from Cyprus Regulator

Boerse Stuttgart Integrates SocGen’s EUR CoinVertible Stablecoin into Trading Solutions

Boerse Stuttgart Integrates SocGen’s EUR CoinVertible Stablecoin into Trading Solutions

Bank of Russia Confirms New Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Sanctions Evasion Efforts

Bank of Russia Confirms New Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Sanctions Evasion Efforts

Western Union Launches Stablecoin Wallet and Card with Visa and Rain

Western Union Launches Stablecoin Wallet and Card with Visa and Rain

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM Recognizes Tether Gold as Spot Commodity

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM Recognizes Tether Gold as Spot Commodity

Stablecoin Infrastructure Startup Cyclops Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding

Stablecoin Infrastructure Startup Cyclops Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding

Revolut Receives VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in the UAE

Revolut Receives VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in the UAE

Revolut Gains VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in UAE

Revolut Gains VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in UAE

US Freezes $131M in Iran-Linked Crypto Amid Tensions

US Freezes $131M in Iran-Linked Crypto Amid Tensions

Centralized Exchanges Evolving as Bridges Between Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

Centralized Exchanges Evolving as Bridges Between Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

Real-World Asset Tokenization: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for MENA Fintech

Real-World Asset Tokenization: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for MENA Fintech

Tokenisation Set to Transform Private Market Funds in MENA

Tokenisation Set to Transform Private Market Funds in MENA

Sony Bank Secures US Approval for Stablecoin Trust Bank

Sony Bank Secures US Approval for Stablecoin Trust Bank

HSBC’s Insights on Tokenisation: Transforming MENA’s Corporate Treasury Operations

HSBC’s Insights on Tokenisation: Transforming MENA’s Corporate Treasury Operations

Bitcoin Suisse Secures ADGM License to Enter Middle East Market

Bitcoin Suisse Secures ADGM License to Enter Middle East Market

Bitcoin Suisse Secures Abu Dhabi License for Crypto Growth

Bitcoin Suisse Secures Abu Dhabi License for Crypto Growth

UAE Central Bank Approves Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC

UAE Central Bank Approves Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC

Standard Chartered Unveils USDC Minting for Institutions in Dubai

Standard Chartered Unveils USDC Minting for Institutions in Dubai

CoinMENA Partners with Standard Chartered to Boost UAE Payments

CoinMENA Partners with Standard Chartered to Boost UAE Payments

Oman Launches National Bitcoin Mining Pool Amid Regulation Push

Oman Launches National Bitcoin Mining Pool Amid Regulation Push

Kraken Gains Dubai Approval to Expand Crypto Services

Kraken Gains Dubai Approval to Expand Crypto Services

Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Stake to $566M Amid Market Surge

Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Stake to $566M Amid Market Surge

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Unveils Ambitious Asset Tokenization Plan

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Unveils Ambitious Asset Tokenization Plan

UAE Embraces Crypto: Government Fees Now Payable in Bitcoin

UAE Embraces Crypto: Government Fees Now Payable in Bitcoin

Bitmine Slows ETH Accumulation Amid Centralization Concerns

Bitmine Slows ETH Accumulation Amid Centralization Concerns

Ripple Prime Secures $200M to Boost Institutional Lending

Ripple Prime Secures $200M to Boost Institutional Lending

Circle Secures $222M from BlackRock for Arc Blockchain

Circle Secures $222M from BlackRock for Arc Blockchain

South Korea’s Crypto Exodus: $41B Shift to Stocks Amid Slump

South Korea’s Crypto Exodus: $41B Shift to Stocks Amid Slump

Solana ETFs Surge with $39.2M Inflows, Eyeing $120 Rally

Solana ETFs Surge with $39.2M Inflows, Eyeing $120 Rally

Crypto.com Secures UAE License for Government Crypto Payments

Crypto.com Secures UAE License for Government Crypto Payments

Saylor’s Strategy: No Net Selling of Bitcoin Amid Growth

Saylor’s Strategy: No Net Selling of Bitcoin Amid Growth

Australia’s Capital Gains Tax Overhaul Threatens Crypto HODLers

Australia’s Capital Gains Tax Overhaul Threatens Crypto HODLers

Circle’s Arc Blockchain Launch Secures $222M with BlackRock

Circle’s Arc Blockchain Launch Secures $222M with BlackRock

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Crypto Funds Surge to $858M Amid CLARITY Act Optimism

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Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Acquisitions with $43M Purchase

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CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures in 2026

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Renegade Recovers $190K After Hacker Returns Stolen Funds

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Bailey Warns of U.S. Stablecoin Risks for UK Financial Stability

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BAYC and Cryptopunks NFT Prices Surge Amid Market Revival

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Digital Asset Holdings Secures $300M at $2B Valuation

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Crypto Clarity Act Gains Momentum with 69% Passage Odds

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CZ Claims US Rivals Blocked His Trump Pardon Bid

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Senate Banking Prepares for CLARITY Act Markup Amid Pushback

XRP Whale Activity Dips as Retail Traders Gain Ground

XRP Whale Activity Dips as Retail Traders Gain Ground

Major Bitcoin Mining Pools Unite for Stratum V2 Initiative

Major Bitcoin Mining Pools Unite for Stratum V2 Initiative

Revolut Fixes Major Crypto Pricing Glitch Amid User Panic

Revolut Fixes Major Crypto Pricing Glitch Amid User Panic

Strategy CEO Unveils New Bitcoin Sale Conditions

Strategy CEO Unveils New Bitcoin Sale Conditions

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Tether Freezes $500M in USDT Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Coinbase Faces Major Outage Amid AWS Data Center Failures

Coinbase Faces Major Outage Amid AWS Data Center Failures

Trump Media Faces $406M Loss Amid Crypto Market Collapse

Trump Media Faces $406M Loss Amid Crypto Market Collapse

Bitcoin Dips Below $80K Amid ETF Outflows and Tensions

Bitcoin Dips Below $80K Amid ETF Outflows and Tensions

LayerZero’s Apology After $292M KelpDAO Hack Exposes Flaws

LayerZero’s Apology After $292M KelpDAO Hack Exposes Flaws

Lagarde Rejects Euro Stablecoins, Advocates Central Bank Money

Lagarde Rejects Euro Stablecoins, Advocates Central Bank Money

Bollinger Bands Creator Signals Bullish Bitcoin Breakout

Bollinger Bands Creator Signals Bullish Bitcoin Breakout

Payward Seeks OCC Charter to Become Regulated Crypto Bank

Payward Seeks OCC Charter to Become Regulated Crypto Bank

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Six-Week Inflow Streak Amid Market Volatility

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Six-Week Inflow Streak Amid Market Volatility

BlackRock’s New Stablecoin Funds Signal Shift in Crypto Market

BlackRock’s New Stablecoin Funds Signal Shift in Crypto Market

Coinbase and AWS Enable USDC Payments for AI Agents

Coinbase and AWS Enable USDC Payments for AI Agents

Arbitrum DAO Greenlights $71M ETH Transfer Amid Legal Scrutiny

Arbitrum DAO Greenlights $71M ETH Transfer Amid Legal Scrutiny

Meta’s Stablecoin Plans Under Fire from Senator Warren

Meta’s Stablecoin Plans Under Fire from Senator Warren

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $200K by Year-End 2026

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $200K by Year-End 2026

U.S. Crypto Giants Push for CLARITY Act Amendments Ahead of Markup

U.S. Crypto Giants Push for CLARITY Act Amendments Ahead of Markup

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Chaos Labs Faces Nation-State Attack, Crypto Firms React

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SEC’s On-Chain Agenda: Four Proposals to Shape Crypto Future

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Re Shifts to Chainlink CCIP, Boosting Cross-Chain Security

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XRP Struggles to Maintain Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty

Coinbase’s Job Cuts and Losses Signal Crypto Sector Shift

Coinbase’s Job Cuts and Losses Signal Crypto Sector Shift

JPMorgan Predicts $30B Bitcoin Buy Amid Saylor’s Strategy

JPMorgan Predicts $30B Bitcoin Buy Amid Saylor’s Strategy

South Korea’s 22% Crypto Tax Sparks Industry Debate

South Korea’s 22% Crypto Tax Sparks Industry Debate

Coinbase Faces $394M Loss Amid Trading Slowdown in Q1 2026

Coinbase Faces $394M Loss Amid Trading Slowdown in Q1 2026

Payward Acquires Reap Technologies for $600M to Boost Asia Presence

Payward Acquires Reap Technologies for $600M to Boost Asia Presence

Germany’s Crypto Tax Reform: A Game Changer for Investors

Germany’s Crypto Tax Reform: A Game Changer for Investors

Binance Faces US Treasury Scrutiny Over Iran Sanctions

Binance Faces US Treasury Scrutiny Over Iran Sanctions

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TrustedVolumes Hit by $6.7M Hack Amid DeFi Security Crisis

Core Scientific Ditches Bitcoin for AI Data Center Future

Core Scientific Ditches Bitcoin for AI Data Center Future

Bitwise Acquires $267M USCC Fund, Boosting Tokenization Trend

Bitwise Acquires $267M USCC Fund, Boosting Tokenization Trend

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Morgan Stanley Launches Low-Cost Crypto Trading on E*Trade

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Zcash Soars 40% as Multicoin Capital Takes Major Stake

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