Zodia Custody acquires UAE crypto custodian Tungsten

Zodia Custody acquires UAE crypto custodian Tungsten

Backed by Standard Chartered Bank, and SBI Group, Zodia Custody, a global crypto asset custodian has completed its acquisition of UAE regulated Tungsten Custody Solutions,... Details
1 out of 10 tech startups in MENA are crypto startups

1 out of 10 tech startups in MENA are crypto startups

The ClearWorld 2025 MENA Early Stage Handbook has come out showcasing that there are 480 crypto startups in MENA with one in every 20 startups... Details
Institutional digital asset staking now in UAE with Figment

Institutional digital asset staking now in UAE with Figment

Figment, a provider of digital asset staking infrastructure for over 700 institutional clients, including asset managers, exchanges, wallets, foundations, custodians, and large token holders, allowing... Details
Binance Connect and Trust Wallet make crypto access easier

Binance Connect and Trust Wallet make crypto access easier

Trust Wallet, a leading self-custody Web3 wallet trusted by over 200 million users, has launched Buy+, a new feature powered by Binance Connect, to simplify... Details
Chainalysis expects that illicit crypto volume in 2024 will reach $51 billion

Chainalysis expects that illicit crypto volume in 2024 will reach $51 billion

In a recent Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report, the firm notes that while it may look like illicit cryptocurrency volumes are lower than 2024, their... Details
UAE Web3 Fund Aqua 1 invests in World Liberty Financial tokens

UAE Web3 Fund Aqua 1 invests in World Liberty Financial tokens

Aqua 1, Web3-native fund which seems to have been created recently, and on its website does not state who its team is announced it invested... Details
UAE Omining crypto mining entity expands operations to Kenya

UAE Omining crypto mining entity expands operations to Kenya

UAE based Omining, the crypto mining infrastructure company operating under the DMCC ecosystem, has expanded operations into Kenya with new established facility in the Kenyan... Details
A new crypto fiat digital Bank to be launched out of Abu Dhabi

A new crypto fiat digital Bank to be launched out of Abu Dhabi

BipTap a global banking offering crypto and fiat banking services, has partnered UAE Al Fardan Ventures to launch an Abu Dhabi based Digital Bank BipTop.... Details
GAP 3 Partners receives VASP license from VARA Dubai

GAP 3 Partners receives VASP license from VARA Dubai

GAP 3 Partners (“G3”), a Dubai-based institutional virtual asset advisory firm, has been granted an Operational License by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).... Details
Abu Dhabi transport department to accept AE Coin stablecoin for taxi payments in UAE

Abu Dhabi transport department to accept AE Coin stablecoin for taxi payments in UAE

Abu Dhabi transport Department and Municipalities under the Integrated Transport Center (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Tawasul Transport, will allow passengers to... Details