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

Culture

Polymarket trading volume, users surge amid US election anticipation, Middle East tensions

Polymarket's decentralized platform attracts record user engagement with over 89,000 new accounts in September.

2 years ago

Derivatives

Middle East tension causes massive crypto market shakeup, $489 million liquidated

Crypto long positions endure cascading liquidations for the past 24 hours as Iran launches an air strike against Israel.

2 years ago

People

Vitalik Buterin defends Polymarket’s controversial Hezbollah prediction markets

Buterin warned against situations where market acts as a primary incentive for harmful actions.

2 years ago

Regulation

UAE regulatory approval bolsters Ripple’s quest to rival SWIFT in cross-border payments

Ripple's approval by Dubai Financial Services Authority enhances its global reach and bolsters its businesses.

2 years ago

Adoption

UAE introduces strict crypto marketing guidelines to curb risks

The new rules, effective Oct. 1, will require companies to provide clear warnings about the risks associated with digital currencies.

2 years ago

Adoption

UAE’s clear regulations have fostered a balanced, diversified crypto ecosystem – Chainalysis

With the establishment of Dubai's VARA in 2022, UAE has snagged the global spotlight, attracting crypto businesses and talents.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Bybit unveils first Shariah-compliant Islamic crypto account

The move comes as the exchange expanded its operations in Turkey.

2 years ago

Regulation

Qatar launches digital assets framework to attract global firms

QFC's 2024 digital assets framework promises regulatory clarity and innovation.

2 years ago

Emerging markets embrace stablecoins despite significant premiums

Stablecoins 2 years ago

Tether expands fiat portfolio with new UAE Dirham stablecoin

Stablecoins 2 years ago

Gate Ventures partners with Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center for $100 million Web3 fund

Investments 2 years ago

Dubai approves crypto salaries in landmark court ruling

Adoption 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

Polymarket trading volume, users surge amid US election anticipation, Middle East tensions

Middle East tension causes massive crypto market shakeup, $489 million liquidated

Vitalik Buterin defends Polymarket’s controversial Hezbollah prediction markets

UAE regulatory approval bolsters Ripple’s quest to rival SWIFT in cross-border payments

UAE introduces strict crypto marketing guidelines to curb risks

UAE’s clear regulations have fostered a balanced, diversified crypto ecosystem – Chainalysis

Bybit unveils first Shariah-compliant Islamic crypto account

Qatar launches digital assets framework to attract global firms

Emerging markets embrace stablecoins despite significant premiums

Tether expands fiat portfolio with new UAE Dirham stablecoin

Gate Ventures partners with Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center for $100 million Web3 fund

Dubai approves crypto salaries in landmark court ruling