The fund will support early-stage venture investments in areas including DeFi, blockchain, real-world asset tokenisation, gaming and the metaverse
Blockchain
Blockchain
Dubai Crypto Tower will be blockchain business base with NFT gallery, gold bullion shop, car dealership, club and AI incubators
DMCC and Reit Development announce stunning Dubai Crypto Tower
Blockchain
Mastercard expands Crypto Credential to UAE and Kazakhstan
It simplifies consumer experience allowing crypto exchange users to send and receive cryptocurrencies using simple aliases instead of complex blockchain addresses
Blockchain
Dubai developer DAMAC, MANTRA collaborate to tokenise $1bn in real-world assets
The Dubai developer’s assets in the Middle East will be available early this year on the MANTRA chain
advertising
VeraViews brings cutting-edge technology to combat ad fraud powered by blockchain
VeraViews and AIREV are enabling publishers to host, deliver, and monitor video campaigns seamlessly—boosting results while lowering operational costs
Blockchain
Ripple announces launch of globally tradeable USD-denominated stablecoins
The company said Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and Kenneth Montgomery, former First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, will join the RLUSD advisory board
Blockchain
Ras Al Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis announces strategic partnership with India Blockchain Alliance
The collaboration is set to position Ras Al Khaimah as a global leader in blockchain innovation, fostering connections between blockchain pioneers in the UAE and India
Blockchain
DMCC launches metaverse platform to drive Web3 engagement
The new metaverse platform offers users an interactive digital experience with unique features including gamified zones, a trading game, and a treasure hunt with prizes
BitPanda
Bitpanda secures VARA approval for UAE operations
The company secured the regulatory milestone in under eight months from its initial submission, positioning itself to launch operations as Bitpanda Broker MENA DMCC
Blockchain
Middle East operating WadzPay secures $37mn investment commitment from GEM Global Yeild
The company said the capital infusion will accelerate its growth strategy via acquisitions, partnerships and organic initiatives
Artificial intelligence
Metaverse, AI, VR: Did overhype kill Web3?
The future of Web3 lies not in replacing existing systems but in complementing them
Blockchain
Why Dubai’s crypto future is female led
Dubai’s strategic focus on inclusivity has allowed women to step into critical roles, contributing to the global crypto economy
binance
Binance CEO Richard Teng on the future for crypto, growing pains, and running a multi-billion dollar global company
Today, Binance has 230 million users around the world, and of that figure, a staggering 50 million were added only this year
Blockchain
Emirates NBD partners Partior for cross-border payments
UAE bank also evaluating an equity investment in the company, known for their blockchain-based platform for clearing and settlement
Blockchain
Blockchain analytics leader Elliptic expands global footprint with new regional headquarters in UAE, eyes regional growth
The strategic expansion is also seen as recognition of UAE’s growing leadership in digital asset regulation
Blockchain
Lyvely lists utility token on major centralised exchanges
The $LVLY token is now available on Gate, MEXC, and Uniswap, with plans for additional exchange listings in the future
Blockchain
Digital asset provider Hex Trust partners with Clearpool to launch real world asset yielding Ozean
Hex Trust, with a presence in Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, and Italy, has built a reputation for adhering to the highest regulatory standards and providing secure digital asset solutions on a regulated infrastructure