Robinhood HOOD0.51%increase; green up pointing triangle is wading deeper into crypto with a $200 million deal for Bitstamp, despite the Securities and Exchange Commission’s warning that it plans …
Forbes ME Names 4 Bahraini FinTech Companies in Top 50
Bahrain is flexing hard in the FinTech arena right now. Tarabut, EazyPay, CoinMENA, and Rain have all landed a coveted spot on the Forbes Middle East Top 50 FinTech Companies list—proving that the …
Just In: Robinhood Files With SEC Plan to Legalize Tokenized Assets Across the US
Robinhood submits SEC proposal to legalize tokenized assets, aiming to unify US RWA rules and launch onchain trading platform.
Inside Rug Radio’s Whirlwind Tour of Dubai
From headline interviews to a show-stopping R HAUS event, Rug Radio, Decrypt and DASTAN had a busy time at Token2049.
Binance Pay Becomes Travala’s Top External Payment Method as Crypto Travel Bookings Surge on Travala
Binance Pay and Travala.com today released new data showing explosive growth in crypto travel adoption, with 2024 marking a record year for crypto-powered booki …
Crypto influencer WendyO breaks down XRP drama and ETF delays
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high above $109K as the U.S. Senate advanced the Genius Act, setting the stage for major crypto regulation.
Bitstamp Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Bitstamp, founded in 2011, is one of the oldest crypto exchanges offering reliability and functionality for individual investors and institutions. Novice crypto traders benefit from the exchange’s …
Kraken to allow trading in Apple, Tesla and Nvidia shares as digital tokens, WSJ reports
Crypto exchange Kraken plans to launch tokenized versions of more than 50 stocks and exchange-traded funds, including shares of Apple , Tesla , Nvidia , the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
OKX Launches Xbtc On Aptos, Bringing 1:1 Bitcoin-Backed Defi Onchain
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., …
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) …
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 …
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.
Extending the Right Message to Youth
With spring cleaning projects in full bloom this May, volunteers from One Roof Foundation, the Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena embarked on a head start while celebrating Green Month as part of a …
Changpeng Zhao Can Be Sued for Terrorism Finance Via U.S. Counsel in UAE
“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 …