Visa, ADI Foundation Explore Blockchain-Powered Digital Payment Infrastructure
Visa and Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation have agreed to explore blockchain-powered digital payment infrastructure as the two organizations assess how
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US Community Banks Challenge Crypto Trust Charters in Court
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2026: A major US community banking group has filed a lawsuit against a federal banking regulator, challenging
Zamanat founder Umair Tariq targets GCC SME financing gap with tokenized private credit
Dubai-based Zamanat is seeking to open a new financing channel for small and medium-sized businesses across the GCC through a
Securitize Integrates With ADI Chain to Expand Institutional Tokenisation
ADI Foundation has announced that Securitize is integrating its tokenisation infrastructure with ADI Chain, the blockchain network developed by the
Mashreq, Citi and Swift Complete Live Transaction Using Blockchain Ledger for Cross-Border Payments
Mashreq has completed a live cross-border transaction with Citi using Swift’s blockchain-based ledger infrastructure, marking another step toward the development
Saudi Arabia Leads Crypto Growth as MENA Digital Asset Activity Surges
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is entering a new phase in the digital assets market, with cryptocurrency
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange Over Alleged Hormuz Payments
The United States has imposed sanctions on an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange controlled by sanctioned financier Babak Zanjani, accusing the platform
Bitcoin Holds Near January Highs as Middle East Peace Hopes Support Market
Bitcoin remained close to its highest level since late January on Wednesday, supported by improving investor sentiment as diplomatic developments
ECB Connects Blockchain Markets to Central Bank Payments
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a new service designed to connect blockchain-based financial markets with its central bank
MENA Fintech Association Partners With STORM Partners to Advance Cross-Border Fintech Innovation
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has entered into a strategic partnership with STORM Partners, an international venture-building and advisory firm,
UAE Arrests Alleged International Gang Leader as $7.2 Million Crypto Money Trail Uncovered
UAE authorities have arrested a Swedish national accused of leading an international criminal network wanted by INTERPOL, following a joint
Pictory AI Streamlines Content Repurposing With Faster Video Creation
Artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses handle content production, with AI-powered video platforms helping marketers turn lengthy recordings into