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AGMC supported the future of blockchain with Binance Blockchain Week 2025

News Desk 04/12/2025

AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates partnered with this week’s Binance Blockchain Week 2025 as a Gold Sponsor. The conference took place from 3-4 December at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, which brought together global leaders across Web3,

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UAE-Based IOPn Partners with São Tomé and Príncipe to Launch the World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Citizenship Program

PR News Desk 13/10/2025

In a landmark move that reinforces the UAE’s position as a global hub for technological innovation and digital diplomacy, the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe has entered into a strategic partnership with IOPn, a UAE-based sovereign technology ecosystem, to launch the world’s first Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program powered by blockchain.

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Pulsar Group Backs $300 Million Solana-Based Digital Asset Treasury “Solmate,” Bringing Blockchain Infrastructure to the UAE

PR News Desk 24/09/2025

Pulsar Group, a UAE-based pioneering venture studio and consultancy that helps technology disruptors navigate regulation, build partnerships, and scale in new markets, has announced its participation as one of four lead investors in a landmark $300 million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) deal into Solmate, a newly launched Solana-based digital asset treasury

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Bybit Signs MOU with Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center to Advance Vietnam’s Digital Asset Future

News Desk 18/09/2025

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center (ADBC), and Verichains Network Security Company Limited. This milestone underscores Bybit’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s digital asset ecosystem and

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UAE Gewan Holding partners with IOPn, Anchoring a $1B+ Valuation for the Sovereign AI & Blockchain

PR News Desk 29/08/2025

UAE based Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical industry conglomerate, NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with IOPn, a pioneer in decentralized infrastructure, to accelerate the development of sovereign AI, blockchain, and digital identity solutions that strengthen the UAE’s role as a global hub for technological leadership. At the

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Gewan Holding Secures Strategic Stake in IOPn, Anchoring a $1B+ Valuation for the Sovereign AI & Blockchain Pioneer

PR News Desk 28/08/2025

Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical industry conglomerate, NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with IOPn, a pioneer in decentralised infrastructure, to accelerate the development of sovereign AI, blockchain, and digital identity solutions that strengthen the UAE’s role as a global hub for technological leadership. At the heart of

Crypto Events

Key speakers to highlight Asia’s strategic shift towards digital assets

News Desk 18/08/2025

At Bitcoin Asia 2025 Bitcoin Asia 2025 is set to convene on August 28-29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together key regional figures from government, finance, technology, and culture to examine the shifting role of Bitcoin in Asia’s political and economic landscape. Following its inaugural event in 2024, which sold out, […]

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Fuse Partners With Check Point Software to Deploy First Advanced Blockchain Firewall for Real-Time Threat Prevention

PR News Desk 16/04/2025

Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced that it has partnered with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer protecting its entire blockchain ..  Fuse’s commitment to integrate a best-in-class web3 security layer has been

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Real Estate

Serenity and MTA Real Estate to launch blockchain real estate investment portal

News Desk 11/04/2025

For global crypto holders Serenity, a Singapore-headquartered blockchain technology company specialising in secure digital finance solutions, has partnered strategically with Dubai-based MTA Real Estate to develop a blockchain-powered real estate investment portal specifically designed for crypto holders worldwide. The move follows the Dubai Land Department’s recent

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Sharjah Maritime Academy Introduces Micro-Credentials Through Educhain’s Blockchain Platform

PR News Desk 03/04/2025

Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) has taken another significant step in its digital transformation journey by introducing micro-credentials using Educhain’s blockchain-powered platform. This initiative allows students to earn verifiable digital certifications for specialized skills and achievements, enhancing their employability and academic records. The move aligns with

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Sustainability

ZeLoop launches unique blockchain-verified plastic credit initiative

News Desk 25/03/2025

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

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 Crypto

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

News Desk 15/03/2025

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 23/02/2025

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

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RYT Launches Blockchain Platform to Power Real-World Solutions

PR News Desk 19/02/2025

RYT today launched its Layer-1 blockchain, a groundbreaking platform built on its patented Proof of Majority (PoM) consensus mechanism, designed to address the core limitations that have held back blockchain from mainstream adoption: speed, scalability, accessibility, decentralization, and energy efficiency. RYT isn’t just about technology — it’s about real-world

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Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia Launches to Accelerate Blockchain Innovation in the Kingdom

PR News Desk 13/02/2025

Today marks the official launch of the Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA), a groundbreaking initiative uniting key leaders in blockchain technology and digital innovation to drive the adoption of Web3 technologies in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, fostering economic diversification and technological advancement across the Kingdom. Founded by global Web3

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus establishes Ankitt Gaur Centre of Excellence in Blockchain & AI Research

PR News Desk 24/01/2025

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) proudly announces the establishment of the Ankitt Gaur Centre of Excellence in Blockchain & AI Research, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This ground-breaking initiative represents the first endowment from a Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) alumnus, Ankitt Gaur, Founder & CEO of OrbitXPay and a

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency UAE

RAK DAO and India Blockchain Alliance sign strategic partnership

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2024

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 12/12/2024

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 07/12/2024

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