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Distributed-ledger and blockchain infrastructure (cross-cutter with Fintech).
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Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Launches First Tokenized Energy Transition Asset in Abu Dhabi
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol (SBP) completed the first transaction of its SBP token on Coinbase Project Diamond within ADGM, linking bitcoin mining to verified clean energy and creating a
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botim Money and Binance Explore UAE Crypto Access
botim money and Binance signed an MoU to explore providing secure, compliant digital asset access for UAE users.
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Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1M to Africa’s Largest Web3 Hackathon
Hashgraph Ventures has committed $1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, supporting 13,000 developers and 1,300 startups across 20+ cities, accelerating Web3, AI, and blockchain innova
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UK’s tGBP Stablecoin Listed on Kraken
Tokenised GBP (tGBP), the FCA-registered GBP-backed stablecoin, launches on Kraken, enabling compliant UK users to access DeFi, crypto-backed loans, and on-chain GBP yield while supportin
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NANT Launches Blockchain-Enabled Capital Markets Platform
Nant Global Finance unveils a fully integrated, blockchain-enabled capital markets platform, combining regulated brokerage, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and tokenized se
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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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