Over the past few years, the Middle East has become one of the global hubs of cryptocurrency adoption. Some countries in the Gulf Area have taken a strong stance in promoting the use of digital assets and blockchain innovation. However, not all governments in the region are equally welcoming...
Metaverse can be defined as a collective virtual shared space created by converging multiple virtual reality environments, augmented reality overlays, the internet, and other digital platforms. It is a persistent, immersive, and interactive virtual world where you can socialize, work, play, and create. Essentially, the metaverse is a digital...
The DFSA or the Dubai Financial Services Authority is putting on extra efforts to provide more standardized framework solutions for their regulations toward cryptocurrency. Dubai’s financial regulators have already called on members of the public on 5th April to submit their comments on the proposed regulatory changes for cryptocurrency.
The...
The recent high-profile partnership between the Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) and cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, touted as a significant leap towards Dubai's "Cashless Strategy," is raising eyebrows among financial experts and consumer advocates. While Dubai champions itself as a global hub for financial innovation, the decision to entrust a...
It's been recently announced in Morocco that cryptocurrencies are restricted. But that didn't stop the soaring of purchases of shared bitcoin exchanging platform LocalBitcoins. Ironically, they are actually announcing record-breaking exchanging highs this year despite the bans on cryptocurrency.
Back in February this year, was the best month for this...
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,...
Aramco, the popular lead oil company from Saudi is investing some serious money with a goal to become the lead digitalized energy company in the world. They’re focused on leveraging and improving innovative technologies to help them increase their efficiency, sustainability, and safety.
Aramco is aimed at using blockchain to...
Crypto-assets, as well as blockchain, have seen a massive boost in popularity over the last 10 years. Owing to the decentralized characteristics of blockchain, the payments and delivery industries have changed significantly. In the MENA region, crypto-assets are now a powerful force, allowing both institutions and individuals alike to change...
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...
As of now, the crypto trading adoption in the Middle East is higher than it has ever been before and that’s not all. And right now, the regulatory system is in its process to support crypto-related financial services and it’s growing day by day.
Very recently, the UAE’s Securities and...
