Saudi Aramco invests millions into Blockchain smart contract provider

Saudi Aramco invests millions into Blockchain smart contract provider

For the fourth time since 2019, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco has participated in an investment round in Data Gumbo, the... Details

Blockchain entity Belfrics sets up operations in UAE and seeks to trade digital assets

Blockchain provider Belfrics, part of Life Clips Group has set up its operation in the UAE after being admitted to DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)... Details
UAE Etihad Airways NFT Collection now on sale

UAE Etihad Airways NFT Collection now on sale

UAE Etihad Airlines has officially announced the release of its first NFT collection for sale under the name “EY-ZERO1”. On the Etihad website the airline... Details
Dubai Virtual Assets regulator licenses digital asset fund of 1 billion USD

Dubai Virtual Assets regulator licenses digital asset fund of 1 billion USD

VARA has made public all the entities that are currently licensed under its authority. The entities fall under various categories including crypto exchanges, DeFi custodians,... Details
Blockchain.com has applied for a crypto license in Dubai UAE

Blockchain.com has applied for a crypto license in Dubai UAE

 UK based Blockchain.com  secured regulatory approval from Italy’s Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) allowing it to provide virtual... Details
UAE ranks third globally in terms of number of Blockchain startups

UAE ranks third globally in terms of number of Blockchain startups

The 2022 Worldwide crypto readiness report looks into the number of crypto ATMs, legislations, taxes surrounding cryptocurrencies, as well as the number of blockchain start-ups and the... Details
Security token regulations to be issued in Saudi Arabia by end of 2022

Security token regulations to be issued in Saudi Arabia by end of 2022

In an interview with CNBC Al Arabia, Yazeed Saleh Aldemaigi Deputy, Strategy & International Affairs, at Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced that regulations for Security Token... Details
India based NFT startup raises $3.26 million with participation of UAE investors

India based NFT startup raises $3.26 million with participation of UAE investors

Artfi, a non-fungible token (NFT) focused startup, has raised $3.26 million from several investors including Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi, a member of the ruling family... Details
OasisX MultiChain NFT marketplace the Oasis for NFTs in the MENA region

OasisX MultiChain NFT marketplace the Oasis for NFTs in the MENA region

The NFT (Non Fungible Token) marketplace trading volume is currently at around 4 billion USD per month despite the crypto bearish sentiments. Yet, the NFT... Details
Blockchain RippleNet to power remittance service between Qatar and Philippines

Blockchain RippleNet to power remittance service between Qatar and Philippines

Qatar National Bank (QNB) has launched a direct remittance service powered by Blockchain RippleNet. The remittance service will offer money transfers from Qatar to Philippines connecting through... Details