The 26th global edition of the World Blockchain Summit, held in Dubai, recently concluded as a resounding success leaving the attendees with enthusiasm and excitement for the future of blockchain in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Held at the Address Dubai Marina on 1st and 2nd November
Partnership will enhance speed and efficiency of payments between the Middle East, the UK, Australia and Africa LONDON & JOHANNESBURG & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, and leading payments fintech Onafriq, previously MFS Africa, announced today that they are partnering to facilitate
Klaytn Foundation, established to expand the business of Klaytn, South Korea’s leading global Layer 1 blockchain platform, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PT PELAYARAN KORINDO, a multinational conglomerate based in Indonesia, and NEOPIN, a global CeDeFi protocol, to advance Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Through their joint
South Korea has solidified its position as a crypto trading hotspot, with local exchanges surpassing global competitors in trading volume. A recent report from DeSpread Research sheds light on the country’s crypto passion, showcasing a strong preference for altcoins and local tokens among Korean investors. According to the report, the
WOW Summit Dubai 2023, the World of WEB3 Summit, recently concluded with resounding success at the opulent Atlantis the Royal in Dubai. This remarkable event showcased an extraordinary lineup of speakers and esteemed sponsors, leaving an indelible mark on the world of blockchain and Web3 technology. Ivan Ivanov, Global CEO
The crypto community witnessed the official adoption by European Union finance ministers of new guidelines allowing for the sharing of information between tax agencies about individuals’ crypto holdings. The paper will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will become effective 20 days later. EU member
In light of the United States government’s unfavorable position against Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, OpenAI CEO and creator of the famous ChatGPT app Sam Altman has voiced his dismay and profound concern publicly. According to Altman, this persistent stance reflects a government’s desire to assert control over a global currency that
With the approval of a framework for licensing crypto mining activities by the country’s crypto market regulator, crypto mining in Uzbekistan is about to undergo significant change. The National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP) in Uzbekistan has issued a rule requiring licensing for crypto mining operations. Thus restricting crypto mining
Brazil and Buenos Aires are leading the way into a new age of digital identity verification as countries across the world struggle with demands for more secure identification systems. Both jurisdictions have adopted blockchain technology in an effort to provide their residents with safer, more reliable, and more streamlined services.
As China updates the smartphone app powering its CBDC trial, visitors to the People’s Republic of China may now preload their digital yuan wallets using Visa and Mastercard payment methods. The e-CNY app, currently under beta testing, may be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
