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Turkey

Blockchain expo world 2024 in Istanbul: what to expect?

The Blockchain Expo World 2024, the world’s largest blockchain and crypto expo, will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center from July 4-7, 2024. This landmark event, Turkey’s first state-approved...
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Saudi Arabia joins mbridge (digital currency project)

Saudi Arabia’s central bank has joined Project mBridge – a cross-border experiment with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for international trade – as a full participant, the Switzerland-based Bank for...
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Binance Expresses Optimism Regarding Potential Cryptocurrency Regulations In Saudi Arabia In 2024

Amid ongoing cryptocurrency discussions within Saudi Arabia’s government bodies, Binance’s Head of Development, Bandar AlTunisi, is optimistic about the potential emergence of “high-level” digital currency regulations in 2024. Fueled by...
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Countries Adopting Blockchain Technology

Top 5 Countries in the Middle East Rapidly Adopting Blockchain Technology

It is no longer news that blockchain technology has rapidly gained worldwide attention. Many have described it as the future of the world’s currency, and countries have joined the bandwagon...
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Technology Industry

The Evolution of Blockchain Technology in MENA

Blockchain technology has come a long way from its beginnings as a platform for the Bitcoin network to become an innovative backbone technology that benefits companies in various industries. The...
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Crypto trading

Tarabut Partners with Rain on Crypto Trading Project 

In March 2023, open banking platform Tarabut Gateway confirmed its partnership with Bahrain-licensed cryptocurrency exchange Rain. This collaboration aims to provide consumers with a quicker and more affordable way to...
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Blockchain Technology

Threats to Blockchain Adoption in the Middle East

The adoption of blockchain technology has significantly increased in recent years. Many countries have realized the utility of blockchain, especially as a financial tool. The Middle East is not left...
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use of blockchain by the middle east government

Use of Blockchain by Middle East Government Institutions

There is wide use of blockchain by the Middle East Government Institutions to improve financial services and business even though blockchain technology is still in its infancy in the Middle...
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Blockchain_ Blockchain Use Cases in MENA 2023

Blockchain Use Cases in MENA 2024

The Middle East and Africa (MENA) region’s financial and banking professionals are more interested in blockchain technology than their counterparts in other areas, according to the most recent State of...
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Decentralized Finance (DeFI)

Barriers to Adopting Decentralized Finance (DeFI) in the Middle East

Financial institutions in the Middle East have recently focused on adopting blockchain technology. Many of these institutions, including banks, insurance, and FinTechs, have gradually accepted and incorporated blockchain, web3, and...
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