Middle East News

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Basket of Bitcoin-themed eggs on a rainy city sidewalk outside a closed financial building, reflecting markets paused for the weekend ahead of a key jobs report

Macro

Bitcoin is the financial Easter Bunny this weekend as markets close Friday amid critical jobs report

Bitcoin acts as the only live market as key economic data lands during Easter shutdown while war stress continues.

2 days ago

Exchanges

Binance enhances SAFU fund stability through USDC amid regulatory progress in Dubai and India

Binance has prioritized compliance after settling its legal issues with US authorities last year.

2 years ago

CBDCs

Israeli central bank official says digital payment methods have ‘eroded’ the role of cash

A central bank official said that the versatility of CBDCs will allow them to compete with other digital payment methods that have sidelined traditional cash in recent years.

2 years ago

Regulation

US senator claims Biden administration uses crypto as ‘scapegoat’ to mask failures in halting illicit finance

Senator Tim Scott said the focus on crypto misses the "elephant in the room" because the conversation about illicit financing is "far larger than digital assets."

2 years ago

Regulation

Treasury official confirms crypto makes up ‘small fraction’ of Hamas’ fundraising

Recent narratives, fueled by last year's media reports, suggested a significant use of crypto by terrorist groups like Hamas, especially following attacks in Israel.

2 years ago

Partnerships

Abu Dhabi Global Market partners with Solana Foundation to drive web3 adoption in UAE

The partnership aims broaden ADGM's blockchain and Web3 ecosystem in Abu Dhabi by exploring joint initiatives and projects.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Iranian crypto exchange Bit24 disputes claims of KYC data leak incident

Data breach incidents are quite common in the crypto sector due to some of the platform's lax security measures.

2 years ago

Regulation

UAE’s new anti-money laundering regulations incorporate FATF travel rule

UAE financial authority will enforce the FATF Travel Rule to curb anonymity in crypto transactions.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Bybit extends proof-of-reserves to include 32 digital assets

Bybit's proof-of-reserve attestation showcases 100-124% collateralization across 32 assets as risk management takes center stage.

2 years ago

Binance survey reveals 76% of users believe crypto efficient in reducing income inequality

Adoption 2 years ago

Binance reevaluates MENA strategy, retracts Abu Dhabi fund management bid

Regulation 2 years ago

Phoenix Group secures $380M deal for sustainable Bitcoin mining equipment

Crypto 2 years ago

Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group makes $2.47B trading debut in Abu Dhabi rising 50%

Mining 2 years ago

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Middle East News

Bitcoin is the financial Easter Bunny this weekend as markets close Friday amid critical jobs report

Binance enhances SAFU fund stability through USDC amid regulatory progress in Dubai and India

Israeli central bank official says digital payment methods have ‘eroded’ the role of cash

US senator claims Biden administration uses crypto as ‘scapegoat’ to mask failures in halting illicit finance

Treasury official confirms crypto makes up ‘small fraction’ of Hamas’ fundraising

Abu Dhabi Global Market partners with Solana Foundation to drive web3 adoption in UAE

Iranian crypto exchange Bit24 disputes claims of KYC data leak incident

UAE’s new anti-money laundering regulations incorporate FATF travel rule

Bybit extends proof-of-reserves to include 32 digital assets

Binance survey reveals 76% of users believe crypto efficient in reducing income inequality

Binance reevaluates MENA strategy, retracts Abu Dhabi fund management bid

Phoenix Group secures $380M deal for sustainable Bitcoin mining equipment

Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group makes $2.47B trading debut in Abu Dhabi rising 50%