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          Blockchain

          News on the decentralised digital ledger technology that powers cryptocurrencies and secure transactions

          DIFC's FinTech hive has been connecting with investors and industry experts to seek funding. Photo: TG Media

          Global FinTech funding rose 68% in 2021 on record deals, KPMG says

          BusinessMarch 15, 2022
          Binance is seeking to expand its presence in the Middle East as it seeks to cash in on the region's interest in cryptocurrencies. Reuters

          Binance gets first Gulf crypto licence from Bahrain

          CryptocurrenciesMarch 15, 2022
          The UK's Financial Conduct Authority considers Bitcoin ATMs to be potential portals for money laundering. Bloomberg

          UK orders shutdown of 'illegal' Bitcoin cashpoints

          CryptocurrenciesMarch 11, 2022
          A character from the Beyond Power NFT collection by Jordanian designer Raya Oklah. Photo: Raya Oklah

          How Arab women are breaking into the world of NFTs through art and design

          ArtMarch 07, 2022
          Changpeng Zhao, chief executive of Binance, will discuss the potential of non-fungible tokens and his vision for the future of finance during his talk in Dubai. Reuters

          Museum of the Future to host Binance founder's talk on cryptocurrencies

          CryptocurrenciesFebruary 22, 2022
          Consumers have been quick to adapt FinTech services such as digital payments, remittances, insurance and lending. File photo

          FinTech Pyypl raises $11m in early-stage funding to expand in GCC and Africa

          TechnologyFebruary 10, 2022
          WEF said cryptocurrencies can provide both new opportunities and challenges related to ESG. AFP

          WEF launches accelerator to boost crypto-enabled ESG efforts

          CryptocurrenciesJanuary 14, 2022
          The Zone team at last month's Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Zone

          First Algorand GameFi platform Zone secures $2.3m in funding

          Start-UpsJanuary 12, 2022
          Singapore-based blockchain entrepreneur Vignesh Sundaresan paid $69.3 million to buy the world's most expensive NFT, 'Everydays: The First 5,000 Days', by artist Beeple. AFP

          Why NFTs could be the perfect Christmas gift this year

          MoneyDecember 23, 2021
          Parler said it will continue building its digital business with NFTs. AFP

          Social media app Parler plans NFT expansion to cash in on digital assets

          CryptocurrenciesDecember 21, 2021
          Assembly will focus on digital assets such as non-fungible tokens. Getty Images

          Asian venture capital companies and crypto funds to invest $100m in Assembly blockchain

          CryptocurrenciesDecember 11, 2021
          From Manhattan to Manila, people are turning their backs on Wall Street careers and medical school to seek their fortune in crypto by playing video games, such as Sam Peurifoy, 27, above. Bloomberg

          Enter the metaverse: Where cryptocurrency, gaming and capitalism co-exist

          MoneyNovember 30, 2021
          An advertisement for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies is seen in Hong Kong. The cryptocurrency could break the $100,000 level next year, analysts say. Reuters

          Can Bitcoin blast through the $100,000 barrier in 2022?

          MoneyNovember 29, 2021
          Juma Al Hameli, right, and Marc Taverner at the signing ceremony between ADGM and Inatba. Photo: ADGM

          Global blockchain body Inatba to establish Mena chapter

          TechnologyNovember 25, 2021
          Eva Gattnar, chief technology officer of DGC.org, at the Fantom Developer Conference in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

          Blockchain and decentralised systems 'play big role in fighting identity theft'

          TechnologyOctober 28, 2021
          A panel discussion on blockchain and gaming at Gitex Global in Dubai. Alvin R. Cabral / The National

          How blockchain and NFTs can drive gaming developers to new levels

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