CoinMENA.. The first regional crypto exchange to enter Qatar

CoinMENA announced today and officially it`s opening in Qatar to become the first regional digital assets exchange to offer its services in Qatar, meaning that users across the Gulf state can now easily and safely invest in cryptocurrencies for the first time. According to CoinMENA`s Press Release, “From today, Qatari citizens and residents can open […]

Chainalysis soon in the UAE

Chainalysis, the blockchain data platform, announced a $170 million Series F financing led by GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, bringing its valuation to $8.6 billion. Chainalysis is currently the largest corporate SaaS firm in the cryptocurrency industry, and it plans to use the funds to expand its global operations and engage in product innovation as […]

The road for adoption, Education comes first

If they are old enough to play video games, they are ready enough to start learning about cryptocurrencies. Getting the young generation involved in this space is a matter of decision and would not be a hard process if all stakeholders involved. And this is what is happening in the UAE! Some Dubai universities are […]

DIFX Cross Asset Digital Exchange grows to 550 million USD in assets UM with Fireblocks

Digital Financial Exchange (DIFX), a centralized cross-asset digital exchange, grows its assets under management from 5 million USD to 550 million USD after integration with award-winning digital asset and crypto technology platform, Fireblocks. Our team can focus on serving clients Jeetu Kataria CEO of DIFX states, “I knew since our launch in 2020 that choosing […]

More blockchain-enabled rewards platforms in the UAE

According to the Q1 2022 Global Loyalty Programs Survey, Loyalty Programs Market is expected to grow by 12.6% on annual basis to reach US$ 142636.8 million in 2022. In value terms, the Loyalty Programs Market in Global has recorded a CAGR of 11.8% during 2017-2021. The Loyalty Programs Market in Global will continue to grow […]

Partnership between smartcrowd’ and InsuranceMarket.ae

Making the most of your money and getting on the real estate ladder is an issue for many of us these days, so AlKhaleej Times was excited to hear about local insurance giant, InsuranceMarket.ae’s, exciting new strategic partnership with the first, and leading crowdfunding platform in the MENA region, SmartCrowd. Avinash Babur, CEO, InsuranceMarket.ae, said: […]

MidChains joins Visa’s fintech fast track program

MidChains, a virtual asset trading platform and custodian based in ADGM in Abu Dhabi and licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority ( FSRA) , recently announced that it has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program, speeding up the process of integrating with Visa. This in turn will streamline MidChains’ ability to harness the reach, […]