MENA Web 3.0 Blockchain communications platform, Pravica launches the first DcFi

MENA Web 3.0 Blockchain communications platform, Pravica launches the first DcFi

Headquartered in Egypt with a presence in the UAE, Pravica, the everyone-to-everyone communication platform, offering a native Web 3.0 Blockchain-enabled unified, secure and privacy-compliant messaging... Details
Bitcoin Payments in Bahrain being tested by Central Bank of Bahrain

Bitcoin Payments in Bahrain being tested by Central Bank of Bahrain

OpenNode, a "Bitcoin-as-a-payment-network" infrastructure company, has started testing a Bitcoin payment processing and payout solution in Bahrain, with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s regulatory Sandbox. OpenNode intends... Details
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM publishes virtual asset regulatory guidelines

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM publishes virtual asset regulatory guidelines

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced that its financial regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), has published Guiding... Details
$14 billion crypto exchange announces MOU with Dubai Virtual asset regulator

$14 billion crypto exchange announces MOU with Dubai Virtual asset regulator

Blockchain.com announced on twitter that it has signed an MOU with Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority ( VARA)which they say means that soon both retail and institutional... Details
Ultra Luxury hotel in Dubai UAE now accepting crypto payments

Ultra Luxury hotel in Dubai UAE now accepting crypto payments

Dubai ultra-luxury Hotel Palazzo Versace is now accepting crypto payments through Binance. The hotel will allow guests to pay for dining, stays, and spa experiences... Details
UAE ADGM grants Klickl a digital asset dealer and custodian preliminary license

UAE ADGM grants Klickl a digital asset dealer and custodian preliminary license

UAE ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) has granted Klickl, a virtual asset service provider with offices in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, an in principle... Details
UAE start-up purifies indoor air using blockchain and bio-tech

UAE start-up purifies indoor air using blockchain and bio-tech

UAE based start-up Urbie, is purifying indoor air using blockchain, bio-tech, and crypto. Inspired by NASA, Urbie leverages plant evolution and technology to absorb and... Details
UAE telecom regulatory authority says more than 10 percent of UAE residents own crypto

UAE telecom regulatory authority says more than 10 percent of UAE residents own crypto

UAE Telecommunication and Digital Government Regulatory Authority has released is Digital Lifestyle 2022 report where it confirms that more than 10 percent of UAE residents... Details
Oman Corporation trials stablecoin pegged to Oman Riyal

Oman Corporation trials stablecoin pegged to Oman Riyal

The Oman Water and Waste Water Services Company ( OWWSC), member of Nama Group, to trial a stablecoin linked to the Oman Riyal. The company signed an... Details
Binance MENA to offer crypto cards with MasterCard as part of 90 million stores initiative

Binance MENA to offer crypto cards with MasterCard as part of 90 million stores initiative

On August 23rd 2022,  Michael Miebach the CEO of MasterCard posted on LinkedIn, “We can unlock the full potential of blockchain technology when we make it easier to access... Details