Middle East News

Regional policy, exchange hubs, tokenization, and sovereign initiatives across the Middle East.

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Bitcoin breaks critical support as dollar and oil move together, raising risk of a deeper drop

Bitcoin breaks critical support as dollar and oil move together, raising risk of a deeper drop

Bitcoin slipped under a key support zone as macro pressure builds, leaving a deeper move in play if buyers fail to reclaim control.

Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations

Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations

Kuwait's Bitcoin mining ban contrasts with the global embrace of the emerging sector.

Bitcoin holds steady during Good Friday market closure, macro forces shape global risk narrative

Bitcoin holds steady during Good Friday market closure, macro forces shape global risk narrative

As gold and oil rise on policy shifts, Bitcoin maintains calm in thin trading conditions.

Official TRUMP memecoin drops 10% as tariffs raise economic risk indicators

Official TRUMP memecoin drops 10% as tariffs raise economic risk indicators

Trump's Solana-based memecoin tumbles as new tariffs shake crypto markets.

UAE plans to launch digital dirham this year to boost financial inclusion and fight crime

UAE plans to launch digital dirham this year to boost financial inclusion and fight crime

UAE's financial innovation leaps forward as the digital Dirham prepares to support smart contracts and tokenization.

Dubai offers tokenization sandbox to boost digital finance leadership

Dubai offers tokenization sandbox to boost digital finance leadership

Dubai's tokenization sandbox supports firms in delivering innovative investment solutions with regulatory oversight.

Telegram defends record on crime as CEO returns to Dubai after arrest

Telegram defends record on crime as CEO returns to Dubai after arrest

Durov pledges community resilience while addressing platform's crime prevention challenges.

Ripple’s becomes first blockchain to acquire Dubai regulatory approval for cross-border payment

Ripple’s becomes first blockchain to acquire Dubai regulatory approval for cross-border payment

Ripple gains strategic foothold in the UAE, enhancing its global regulatory reach with over 60 international licenses.

Israel joins global CBDC discussions with digital shekel proposal

Israel joins global CBDC discussions with digital shekel proposal

The Bank of Israel is exploring a multipurpose digital shekel amid ongoing public consultations and technical trials.

Crypto becomes lifeline for Iran and Russia amid Western sanctions – Chainalysis

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Abu Dhabi invests $437M in Bitcoin ETFs, Wisconsin doubles its holdings

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HashKey expands global footprint with Dubai virtual asset license approval

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Jordan turns to blockchain tech for enhancing government operations

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