/function1: Dubai’s Premier AI Event for Startups and Innovation
As AI continues to transform industries worldwide, /function1 is launching a unique platform to spotlight AI founders and startups. The event aims to give these innovators the recognition they often lack, while uniting global leaders in AI to drive transformative change. With the AI landscape dominated by a few large players, /function1 focuses on amplifying […]
Turkey’s BankPozitif Partners with Taurus to Launch Crypto Custody Services
Turkish digital bank BankPozitif is set to introduce cryptocurrency custody services, marking a major step in the country’s growing embrace of digital assets. In collaboration with Swiss crypto platform Taurus, the bank aims to provide institutional clients with secure storage solutions for leading cryptocurrencies. Crypto Custody Rollout by Mid-2025 On March 4, BankPozitif announced its […]
HODL 2025 Announces Its Biggest Web3 Gathering in Dubai
Trescon’s flagship event, HODL 2025 (formerly World Blockchain Summit), the world’s longest-running crypto and web3 summit series, is set to return to Dubai at the Madinat Jumeirah, on 14-15 May, 2025. As a premier platform for blockchain and Web3 innovation, HODL 2025 will bring together 5,000+ Web3 Innovators and Investors, including industry leaders and high-impact […]
Hubpay and Aquanow Launch Regulated Crypto Payments for UAE Businesses
Hubpay, a UAE-based cross-border payments platform, has partnered with Aquanow, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to introduce a regulated cryptocurrency payment solution for businesses and SMEs in the UAE. This partnership enables companies in various sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, and general trading, to accept cryptocurrency payments alongside traditional fiat transactions. Aquanow ME FZE operates […]
ADGM Draws Another Key DAO: Stacks DLT Foundation Joins the Expanding Blockchain Hub
The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has officially registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking another milestone in the UAE’s growing blockchain ecosystem. This move reinforces ADGM’s status as a global hub for blockchain innovation, attracting leading protocols to establish their presence under its Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundations Regime. Stacks’ Expansion and Strategic […]
Dubai’s DIFC Grants Historic Recognition to USDC and EURC as First Approved Stablecoins
Global financial technology company and leading stablecoin issuer, Circle, has achieved a new regulatory milestone with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) officially recognizing USDC and EURC as approved crypto tokens within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This marks the first time stablecoins have been granted approval under the DIFC’s crypto token framework, further […]
Outlier Ventures, NTDP and NEOM Conclude the First Deep Tech Web3 Accelerator Program in Riyadh
Outlier Ventures, the world’s leading deep-tech Web3 accelerator, has successfully wrapped up its inaugural FutureSpark Base Camp in Riyadh. Conducted in strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Program (NTDP) and supported by NEOM, the accelerator program provided participants with essential resources and expert mentorship to drive Web3 innovation in the region. A Milestone […]
The UAE Digital Asset Market: Profitability, Compliance Challenges, and the US Competition
The UAE has positioned itself as a global leader in the digital asset space, attracting major players and fostering a progressive regulatory environment. Unlike many jurisdictions, a UAE digital asset license is not solely intended to serve the local market; rather, it provides businesses with a gateway to international expansion. Many firms that obtain a […]
Agora Group Successfully Hosts the 14th Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai
The 14th edition of the prestigious Global Blockchain Congress (GBC), organized by Agora Group, took place on February 5th and 6th, 2025, at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai. Bringing together top blockchain leaders, investors, and innovators, the event reinforced Dubai’s position as a global hub for Web3 and digital assets. Key Themes and Industry […]
MANTRA Secures Limited DeFi License from VARA: A Step Towards Regulated Innovation
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted MANTRA a VASP license with a DeFi Limited License, marking a notable milestone in the UAE’s evolving regulatory landscape for decentralized finance (DeFi). While MANTRA has positioned this as the “first DeFi license” from VARA, the official designation clarifies that the approval falls under a limited framework—a […]