Middle East

Abu Dhabi rolls out dirham-backed stablecoin for public use
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30 April, 2025

Abu Dhabi rolls out dirham-backed stablecoin for public use

The proposed dirham-backed stablecoin adheres to full regulatory compliance processes and will operate under the central bank's supervision.
Tokenization to hit $18.9 trillion by 2033: report
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21 April, 2025

Tokenization to hit $18.9 trillion by 2033: report

The report by BCG says that in an optimistic scenario, tokenization could hit $23.4T by 2033, with real estate, funds...
Why blockchain’s future lies outside the West
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17 March, 2025

Why blockchain’s future lies outside the West

While the West is an economic powerhouse, non-Western regions are emerging as key to blockchain's future, with their markets offering...
Dubai acknowledges USDC, EURC; AFS partners with Ternoa
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11 March, 2025

Dubai acknowledges USDC, EURC; AFS partners with Ternoa

Circle has revealed the approval of USDC and EURC stablecoins by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, while AFS has partnered...
Middle East, African SMEs register digital payments growth
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3 March, 2025

Middle East, African SMEs register digital payments growth

Mastercard’s latest SME report revealed that in some countries like Nigeria, 99% of SMEs accept digital payments, with the UAE...
Estonia partners with Saudi for e-residency program
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3 March, 2025

Estonia partners with Saudi for e-residency program

India's Infosys partners with German airline Lufthansa to set up a global capability centre; in other news, Estonia is rolling...
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