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Crypto is a broad term referring to cryptography currencies dominated by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Articles relating to Middle East & North Africa cryptocurrencies, blockchain, DeFi, dWeb, NFTs, dApps, tokens, exchanges and service providers with relations to MENA will be covered here.

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There are a continuous barrage of DeFi projects sprouting from UAE. We have selected 5 which we think are of interest. ZPAYae ZPAYae, which is leading the way in DeFi. The platform is decentralized and simpler to store, exchange, or use assets such as cryptocurrencies. ZPAYae enables you to pass AED...
Kish island crypto
Iran's luxury tourist hot spot, Kish Island is set to accept crypto currency from a potential deal with Qatar which is set to use the Island as a designated tourist accommodation spot. Iran which is in the same group as USA, England and the fourth spot still unclear, is set...
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Central Bank of Iran’s Shaparak announced on Wednesday all websites and payment processing application should ban all trade, selling and buying of all cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin with immediate effect. This news was published after National Virtual Space Center announcement that cryptocurrency trading firms are illegal and have no valid...
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The KSA based blockchain startup IR4LAB has managed to raise about $1.5M in an investment fund round. The round was led by Wa’ed which is the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco. IR4LAB was founded back in 2017 and they’ve been offering access to corporations to root out resumes and professional...
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Despite the fact that Crypto.com was given a license by VARA in Dubai to conduct operations in the Middle East and often touted as a user-friendly gateway to the world of cryptocurrency, Crypto.com is increasingly facing a barrage of negative reviews, with a recurring theme of dismal customer service,...
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In a statement, Keytom announced; "a new era of financial management by organizing all digital assets in one convenient location." They launched a neobank focusing on businesses in the traditional fiat and cryptocurrency. Keytom statement: "At its core, the company champions financial empowerment, positioning itself as the 'one bank for all...
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It was announced that the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is working together with J.P. Morgan and Bank ABC to present an ongoing cross-line transaction arrangement in advanced cash repayment pilot methods. Bank ABC alongside J.P. Morgan will guide the moving of assets from and to the Kingdom of...
Kris Marszalek
A new ~$2.7 billion partnership between Donald Trump's media empire, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), and cryptocurrency giant Crypto.com, spearheaded by its controversial CEO Kris Marszalek, is igniting a firestorm of criticism from financial watchdogs. Concerns are mounting over Marszalek's checkered business history and the potential for serious...
Sina Estavi arrested in Iran
Sina Estavi, CEO of Bridge Oracle (BRG token), owner of Cryptoland, one of Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms, and admin of hundreds of Telegram and Instagram pages the most popular Best of Persian with over 2 million followers was reportedly arrested on 17th May for crimes of economic corruption...
Dubai property token
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a real estate tokenization pilot program, becoming the first property registration authority in the Middle East to use blockchain technology for property title deeds. What is Real Estate Tokenization? Real estate tokenization involves converting property assets into digital tokens that can be bought, sold,...