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 …
ETFs With Major Coinbase Stakes Surge As COIN Prepares To Join S&P 500
With Coinbase (COIN) set to be added to the S&P 500 on May 19, ETFs with exposure to the stock have seen a surge in value.
Trump plans to crack trade deals with select nations, markets respond
US President Donald Trump revealed key details about his tariff-related plans during his visit to the UAE. He said the US will prioritise select nations to crack deals and not pursue all of …
They Want America to Fail: Dem Lawmakers Move to Tank Trump’s $200 Billion Deal with UAE Same Day He Announced It
Remember the huge role the Sudanese civil war and the United Arab Emirates alleged role in supplying one side of it played in the 2024 U.S. presidential election? I sure don’t! I mean, sure: It’s a …
How Haider Rafique is putting crypto exchange OKX on the map
Call him a dealmaker, a rainmaker, or even a power broker – but Haider Rafique gets things done. As the managing partner and chief marketing officer at OKX, he is helping put one of the …
US Coinbase hack sparks concerns among UAE crypto investors
Thursday’s hack of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has sparked fresh concerns among UAE crypto investors, highlighting vulnerabilities in centralised exchanges. In a major …
Trump’s Middle East Trip Calls Attention to His Personal Business Ties
The Qatari jet deal is not the only potential conflict of interest with the nations Trump visited this week. His family’s business ties with the three Persian Gulf states run the gamut from real …
Latham, Willkie Advise on Coinbase’s $2.9B Acquisition of Bitcoin Options Trader Deribit
The deal highlights the UAE’s rising role in the Middle East’s digital assets industry, with law firms acting as key facilitators connecting major crypto companies to local partners.
Democrats Want Answers From Trump on Binance CEO’s Pardon Push
Three top Democratic senators are asking the Trump administration to detail its interactions with crypto exchange Binance and billionaire founder Changpeng Zhao as he seeks a presidential pardon, the …