Middle East
Crypto Captures the Mideast Market
"The Crypto Lawyer” Irina Heaver explains the state of crypto in the Middle East, discussing why the region could be the best place to set up shop for international crypto companies. Plus, Blossom Labs Founder & CEO Matthew Bartin discusses how his firm is helping solve the challenge of halal financial access. Could the UAE emerge as the world's next crypto hub?
The Middle East and Crypto: The Corporate Perspective
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Fred Pye, CEO of 3iQ, the Middle East’s first bitcoin fund listed on Dubai’s Nasdaq, along with Dalma Capital Founder & CEO Zachary Cefaratti. They discuss their insights and outlook for institutional interest in crypto and the state of corporate investment in the Middle East.
Israeli Seizure Order Shows Hamas Holds USDT, TRX, DOGE
The wallets, 84 in all, show the terrorist group has diversified its holdings far beyond bitcoin.
Shariah-Compliant Crypto Exchange Wins License From Bahrain Central Bank
Launching soon, CoinMENA said it will offer spot trading in five major cryptocurrencies.
Coinbase Joins $6M Funding Round for Licensed Middle-East Exchange Rain Financial
The $6 million Series A round was led by Middle-Eastern VC firm MEVP Capital.
Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Blockchain Firm Mulls Leaving US
The blockchain company's new Middle East and North Africa headquarters will be within the DIFC financial hub.
What It's Really Like to Live on Bitcoin in the Middle East
The story of a Syrian migrant in Iraq shows how bitcoin can work as intended – as a global currency that transcends borders.
The Truth About Bitcoin and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Will Hezbollah in Lebanon use bitcoin? The data suggests terror activity is uncommon despite surging crypto popularity across the Middle East.
How Bitcoin Fits Into Lebanon’s Banking Crisis
Lebanon's crisis has been raging for years, but the devaluation of the Lebanese pound and a global downturn has made stable financial services even more urgent.
Iran Issues License for Nation's Biggest Bitcoin Mining Operation
A Turkish firm has been granted a license to operate a data center with up to 6,000 bitcoin mining machines.
