BTC enables Aptos users to access wrapped Bitcoin backed 1:1 by OKX’s BTC reserves, with no minting or redemption fees. PALO ALTO, Calif., …
Bitcoin Suisse eyes UAE expansion with regulatory nod in Abu Dhabi
Bitcoin Suisse secured an in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a major step in the Swiss crypto firm’s …
TradFi is building Ethereum L2s to tokenize trillions in RWAs: Inside story
Big names, including Securitize, Ethena, Ant Digital and Tradeable, see custom-built Ethereum L2s as the future for trillions in RWAs.
BitOasis expands in Bahrain, aims to empower 1m traders by 2026
BitOasis, a leading Dubai-based virtual assets trading platform, has launched operations in Bahrain, reinforcing its position as a compliant broker-dealer in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) …
Bitcoin Buys A View: Trump Tower Dubai Embraces Cryptocurrency Payments Via Deus X Pay
Deus X Pay , a licensed institutional stablecoin payment solution setting new standards across the luxury sectors, is now enabling crypto payments for property purchases at the new Trump Tower Dubai , …
Kraken expands to Europe with derivatives offering
Crypto exchange Kraken has launched regulated crypto derivatives trading for retail and institutional clients in Europe.
Binance Joins the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency
Crypto was conceived as a tool to democratize finance and challenge traditional hierarchies. Today, it enables inclusion and offers a potential lifeline for approximately 1.4 billion people — many of …
Ethereum could surprise haters, Arthur Hayes bets big on ETH
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, told Fortune Crypto in an interview that he is bullish on Ether and the altcoin could beat Solana in 2025. In their thesis, analysts at CryptoQuant suggest a …
ETH on the Rise: Bybit x Block Scholes Report Reveals Optimistic Market Signals
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, released a new weekly crypto derivatives analytics report in collaboration …
Ripple Expands in UAE with Zand Bank, Mamo Partnerships
Ripple expands in UAE with DFSA license, Zand Bank stablecoin, and Mamo partnership to boost blockchain-based cross-border payment solutions.
Abraaj Restaurants Group Announces It Has Become The First Bitcoin Treasury Company In The Middle East
Al Abraaj has acquired an initial amount of 5 Bitcoin. In alignment with the evolving financial landscape and the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, Al Abraaj will build on this initial …
Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s route to $200,000, holding gold and why ‘hated’ Ethereum is due for a comeback
Arthur Hayes is a famous figure from the early days of Bitcoin, who co-founded the off-shore BitMEX exchange in 2014 before running afoul of U.S. regulators. Hayes recently pleaded guilty to failing …
Changpeng Zhao in UAE Can Be Sued for Terrorism Finance Via U.S. Counsel
“CZ can run but he cannot hide,” said Ryan Sparacino, the managing partner at Sparacino, who is among the litigators representing the plaintiffs, referring to Binance’s founder Changpeng Zhao. “We …
Acme Worawat named ‘Most Influential Person in Blockchain and Crypto 2025’ at MEBA
In recognising the leadership and impact in emerging technologies, Acme Worawat was presented with the award of ‘Most Influential Person in Blockchain and Crypto 2025’ at the prestigious Middle East …
Ripple Strengthens UAE Presence With New Partnerships
Ripple has announced a partnership with UAE-based platforms, Zand Bank and MamoPay, to facilitate cross-border payments.
NewsBriefs – Vitalik Buterin suggests updates to Ethereum’s scaling strategy to support personal node operation
Vitalik Buterin has proposed adjustments to Ethereum’s scaling roadmap that emphasize local node usability without compromising traditional …
Bitcoin Price Nears $102.7K Amid Golden Cross Signal and U.S. Debt Fears
Bitcoin dips to $102.7K but eyes a golden cross. U.S. debt worries and regulatory moves fuel BTC’s safe-haven appeal.