Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Finance UAE

UAE tops global crypto rankings with unmatched adoption rates

News Desk 2 01/04/2025 0

According to Atmos study The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has claimed the top spot in the global rankings for cryptocurrency adoption, with 25.3% of its population owning digital currencies. This places the UAE at the forefront of the global crypto-obsession movement, scoring 98.4 on a scale

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Sustainability

ZeLoop launches unique blockchain-verified plastic credit initiative

News Desk 2 25/03/2025 0

For firms to achieve plastic neutrality ZeLoop, a Dubai-based blockchain-powered platform developed by Smartblock Beverages, has launched its ZeLoop Plastic Credit. The innovative initiative provides businesses with a transparent and measurable path to achieving plastic neutrality, utilising blockchain technology to ensure complete traceability and credibility in

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Abu Dhabi-based MGX invests $2 billion in Binance

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2025 0

Key boost for blockchain innovation MGX, an Abu Dhabi-based AI and advanced technology investor, has invested $2 billion in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and comes as both parties share a vision of advancing digital asset adoption. The cryptocurrency transaction is the first institutional investment into Binance, signalling a new era of institutional

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

The essential crypto glossary you need to know

News Desk 2 15/03/2025 0

In 2025 and beyond A Address: A crypto asset address is a unique identifier that serves as a virtual location where a crypto asset can be sent. It can be freely shared with others to facilitate transactions. Alphanumeric: Alphanumeric data contains both numbers and letters. A Bitcoin address is an example of alphanumeric data. Altcoin: The term “altcoin”

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Crypto

Elliptic assists US Secret Service in takedown of sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex

News Desk 2 15/03/2025 0

Including freezing assets Elliptic, a global leader in blockchain analytics, played a key role in assisting the United States Secret Service with its investigation into Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the US Treasury and the European Union. The firm’s cutting-edge data and intelligence have helped capture Garantex and freeze its assets. Garantex,

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Tech

Asimov Protocol unveils blockchain-based solution

News Desk 2 23/02/2025 0

For verifiable AI data Asimov Protocol, a cutting-edge decentralised solution, is set to galvanise the artificial intelligence (AI) sector with its innovative blockchain-based approach to data verification. Officially emerging from its stealth phase, the protocol introduces a new era of trust, transparency, and accountability in AI systems by ensuring that the data they

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency UAE

RAK DAO and India Blockchain Alliance sign strategic partnership

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2024 0

In boost to global cooperation RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), the world’s first free zone that supports digital assets companies with common law features, has signed a strategic partnership with the India Blockchain Alliance (IBA). This collaboration aims to create a dynamic, interconnected blockchain ecosystem that fosters global cooperation and drives

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Web 3.0

Global Blockchain Show begins in Dubai today

News Desk 2 12/12/2024 0

With top Web3 founders attending VAP Group, a prominent Web3 and AI consulting player, is hosting the Global Blockchain Show on December 12 and 13, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai. The event will offer industry professionals, thought leaders, and blockchain enthusiasts a unique platform to gather, collaborate, and explore the vast […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Global Blockchain Show to take place in Dubai

News Desk 2 07/12/2024 0

From December 12-13, 2024 The highly anticipated Global Blockchain Show, the ultimate Web3 season finale, will occur in Dubai on December 12-13, 2024. The event promises to bring blockchain, crypto, and Web3 leaders together for an unprecedented networking opportunity. Hosted at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre, Dubai, the two-day gathering is expected to attract more

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Sport

Abu Dhabi to host first-ever NFL event rewarding players in Bitcoin

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024 0

Part of Bitcoin MENA 2024 The Bitball Flag Football tournament, the first-ever NFL event in which winners will be rewarded in Bitcoin, will feature some of the biggest names in American football when it is held at 7pm (GST) on December 10, 2024, at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Russell Okung, an 11-year NFL […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Thought leadership

Cryptocurrency market optimism rises ahead of Donald Trump’s second term

News Desk 2 17/11/2024 0

By Lorien Carter, Research Analyst at Juniper Research As Donald Trump prepares to assume office for a second term in January 2025, significant attention is turning to his cryptocurrency and regulatory reform promises. His recent electoral victory has sparked a wave of optimism in the digital currency market, particularly surrounding Bitcoin, which saw an astounding […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Eric Trump to headline Bitcoin MENA 2024

Dan Ngiam 08/11/2024 0

Trump family supports bitcoin Eric Trump will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi, which will be held from December 9 to 10, 2024, at the ADNEC Centre. Trump’s participation marks a significant milestone for the event, underscoring the growing momentum of bitcoin adoption in the Middle East and […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

UAE stablecoin usage up 55% YoY

News Desk 2 06/11/2024 0

As new regulations drive market momentum The UAE is witnessing a significant surge in the use of stablecoins as the value of stablecoins transacted in the first half of 2024 reached over $9.8 billion, a 55% increase from the $6.3 billion recorded during the same period in 2023. As a result, stablecoins now dominate the […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

VAP Group presents Global Blockchain Show in Dubai

News Desk 2 06/11/2024 0

From December 12 to 13, 2024 The Global Blockchain Show, one of the premier events for blockchain enthusiasts and professionals, is set to return for its highly anticipated second edition on December 12 and 13, 2024. The two-day event at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai promises an exclusive opportunity for networking, learning, and collaboration […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity

Chainalysis: Global crypto crime has fallen 19.6% YTD

News Desk 2 19/08/2024 0

Ransomware emerges as a notable exception New research from Chainalysis, the blockchain analysis firm headquartered in New York City, reveals a significant drop in global crypto-related crime. Year-to-date (YTD) illicit activity has decreased by 19.6%, from $20.9 billion to $16.7 billion. Despite the decline in illicit transactions, ransomware has emerged as a notable

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Finance

Ras Al Khaimah’s Web3 initiative gets $100-million investment pledge

News Desk 2 12/07/2024 0

Phoenix Group and IOPn step up RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), the world’s first purpose-built free zone for digital and virtual assets companies, has signed a strategic partnership with Phoenix Group and Internet of People (IOPn) to turn Ras Al Khaimah emirate into a global hub for Web3 innovation by attracting top-tier talent and […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Business UAE

New York’s Chainalysis Opens Regional Headquarters In Dubai

News Desk 2 17/05/2024 0

Cementing Commitment To UAE’s Crypto Evolution Chainalysis, a global blockchain intelligence platform, has launched its regional headquarters in Dubai. The New York-headquartered company specialises in cryptocurrency investigation and compliance solutions for global law enforcement agencies, regulators, and private sector entities fighting illicit cryptocurrency

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Web 3.0

Medad Holding And Franklin Templeton In Strategic Partnership

Middle East News 247 25/04/2024 0

To Deploy UAE-Based Yielding Assets Medad Holding and Franklin Templeton (Templeton International) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a new joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The partnership represents a significant milestone in the evolution of digital asset innovation. It aims to introduce a tokenised digital asset from the UAE […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Events Tech

Global AI Show and Global Blockchain Show Premier in Dubai

News Desk 1 16/04/2024 0

From April 16 To 17, 2024 The stage is set for the much-anticipated inaugural editions of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show, organised by VAP Group, exclusively for the most discerning minds in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and blockchain technology. The co-located events occur on April 16 and 17, 2024, […]

Arts & Culture Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Witness Digital Renaissance At Global Blockchain Show 2024

News Desk 1 16/04/2024 0

Rubens and Rembrandt Artworks On Display The Global Blockchain Show (April 16-17, 2024) at Grand Hyatt, Dubai, will showcase the groundbreaking innovations of Global Market of Artification (GMA). As the event’s diamond sponsor, GMA unveils a dazzling array of NFT artworks, including masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rubens and Rembrandt. GMA, headquartered in