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Distributed-ledger and blockchain infrastructure (cross-cutter with Fintech).
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OJK and VARA Strengthen Virtual Asset Cooperation
OJK and Dubai’s VARA formalize a cross-border MoU to enhance supervision, data sharing, and regulatory alignment for virtual assets, boosting investor protection and promoting responsible
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Pulsar Group Leads $300M Solmate Investment to Boost Solana Infrastructure in UAE
UAE-based Pulsar Group participates in a $300M PIPE deal for Solmate, establishing the region’s first major Solana infrastructure hub and strengthening the Middle East’s position in block
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Snoop Dogg Tops Celebrity Crypto Rich List with $17M Portfolio
ApeX Protocol research reveals the top 10 celebrity crypto earners, with Snoop Dogg leading at $17M, followed by Serena Williams and NFL star Saquon Barkley.
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Emirates Partners with Crypto.com to Integrate Crypto Payments
Emirates signs MoU with Crypto.com to explore integrating crypto payments, aligning with Dubai’s push for financial innovation and appealing to a younger, digital-first customer base.
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ZIGChain Launches Mainnet Beta, Pioneering DeFi and Shariah-Compliant Real-World Asset Tokenization
ZIGChain unveils its mainnet beta, enabling high-performance DeFi, real-world asset tokenization, and Shariah-compliant finance with a $100M fund backing, aiming to revolutionize programm
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The New Rules of Digital-First Scaling: Lessons from Gymshark & Airbnb
Digital-native brands like Gymshark and Airbnb reveal how purpose, community, and culture-driven strategies power scale-up success in today’s innovation-driven landscape.
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Binance Launches in Syria Following Sanctions Lift
Binance opens access to its crypto services in Syria, offering financial inclusion, remittance tools, and education as U.S.
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Félix Raises $75M to Transform Remittances for Latino Immigrants with AI and Blockchain
Félix secures $75M Series B to expand AI-powered WhatsApp remittances across Latin America, using USDC and blockchain to cut costs and bo
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M2 Appoints New Leadership to Drive Global Digital Asset Expansion
M2 names James Greenwood as CEO and Bill Qian as Managing Director to lead its growth into regulated digital asset services, targeting UH
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Crypto Market Takes Hit Amid Trump’s Tariff Announcement, EOS Surges
Crypto market capitalization drops 8%, with Bitcoin falling to $76,700.
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ClearBank Expands Partnership with Kraken for UK & EU Digital Asset Clearing
ClearBank partners with Kraken to provide GBP and EUR clearing services, enhancing real-time fiat on/off ramps for UK and EU clients.
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ADGM and Chainlink Partner to Advance Tokenisation Frameworks
ADGM collaborates with Chainlink to enhance blockchain regulation and tokenisation in the UAE.
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Calastone Launches Tokenised Distribution for Seamless Blockchain Integration
Calastone introduces Tokenised Distribution, allowing asset managers to tokenise funds and distribute them across blockchain networks, unlocking new investor channels without disrupting e
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Coinhako Joins TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets to Enhance Wholesale Crypto Liquidity
Singapore-based Coinhako partners with TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets, expanding institutional crypto liquidity.
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YZi Labs Invests in Plume Network to Expand RWAfi Ecosystem
YZi Labs backs Plume Network, a modular blockchain designed for Real World Assets (RWAs).
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Wyndham Launches First-Ever Rewards Debit Card for Travelers
Wyndham Rewards introduces a first-of-its-kind debit card, allowing travelers to earn points on everyday purchases.
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Binance and TOKEN2049 Unite to Drive Web3 Innovation in Dubai
Binance partners with TOKEN2049, returning to Dubai from April 30 - May 1, 2025.
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