Middle East News

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

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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

Crypto

Syrian research explores Bitcoin legislation to stabilize currency amid challenges

The SCER proposes Bitcoin integration to combat economic struggles and enhance currency stability in Syria, despite sanctions and limited crypto adoption.

1 year ago

Adoption

Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi

Chainlink's Cross-Chain Protocol offers secure and compliant solutions for Project Diamond's institutional user base.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Tether’s USDT stablecoin integrates into Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem

Tether's landmark recognition in the UAE underscores the growing global influence of stablecoins within regulated financial ecosystems.

1 year ago

CBDCs

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Iran's digital rial will leverage Shetab network for rapid transactions, boosting the nation's modern banking status within the region.

1 year ago

Adoption

Russia proposes digital asset investment platform for developing markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed establishing a BRICS digital asset platform to boost investment opportunities in emerging economies.

1 year ago

TradFi

Tether’s trade finance division funds first oil deal via USDT

The deal is Tether Trade Finance's first initiative to reinvest company profits into traditional finance.

1 year ago

CBDCs

BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

The project, designed to simplify cross-border payments through CBDCs, has raised concerns over potential misuse to evade US sanctions.

1 year ago

Hacks

UAE’s M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13.7M, assures full fund recovery

Despite $13 million theft, M2 reassures customers with full restoration and reinforced security measures.

1 year ago

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

RWA 1 year ago

High inflation vs regional conflict: Which leads to higher adoption of Bitcoin and crypto?

Research 1 year ago 3 min read

Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex

Crypto 1 year ago

Tax-free crypto transactions coming to UAE in November to push digital ambition

Regulation 1 year ago

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Middle East News

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

Syrian research explores Bitcoin legislation to stabilize currency amid challenges

Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi

Tether’s USDT stablecoin integrates into Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Russia proposes digital asset investment platform for developing markets

Tether’s trade finance division funds first oil deal via USDT

BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

UAE’s M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13.7M, assures full fund recovery

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

High inflation vs regional conflict: Which leads to higher adoption of Bitcoin and crypto?

Bitcoin’s latest dip below $60K signals market stabilization amid geopolitical tensions – Bitfinex

Tax-free crypto transactions coming to UAE in November to push digital ambition