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On-chain segmentation: Unlocking insights for the region’s rising crypto exchanges

How do exchanges survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive market? We take a look…

Nomura

Nomura’s digital-asset subsidiary gets full Dubai crypto licence

Laser Digital Middle East will be able to offer virtual asset broker-dealer and investment management services locally

Bitcoin drops below $29,000 for the first time in over a month

The largest digital-asset by market value fell as much as 4.2 per cent

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Kuwait bans cryptocurrency, crypto mining and transacting in virtual assets

The country’s Capital Markets Authority placed a prohibition on the use of digital currencies in making payments

Islamic Coin

Islamic Coin secures $200m funding from ABO Digital

The total funding has reached $400m

Bitcoin

Bitcoin set for best week since March fuelled by speculation over ETFs

The token edged below $30,000 as of 10:05am Friday in Singapore

DMCC Bybit

DMCC, Bybit join forces to propel crypto and Web3 adoption in Dubai

Bybit will offer financial assistance amounting to Dhs500,000 to support new crypto ventures interested in establishing themselves within the DMCC Crypto Centre

Bitcoin

Bitcoin faces first monthly drop of 2023 as crypto revival cools

The largest cryptocurrency was steady at $27,630 as of 12:05 pm in Singapore on Wednesday

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Bitcoin jumps to more than two-week high

Smaller tokens ranging from Ether to Binance Coin also posted gains

Crypto Oasis

Crypto Oasis identifies over 1,800 Web3 organisations in the UAE

More than 8,650 individuals currently contribute to the crypto, blockchain, metaverse and Web3 ecosystem of the country

Bitcoin sags after its longest streak of monthly gains since 2021

Bitcoin’s 73 per cent rebound in 2023 from last year’s crypto rout has stalled around the $30,000 level

Bitcoin

Bitcoin extends recent bout of volatility in climb back toward $30,000

The largest token rose as much as 3.7 per cent on Thursday

Bitcoin

Bitcoin trading signal hints at an upcoming leap back above $30,000

Bitcoin dropped about 1 per cent to $28,860 as of 10:42am on Thursday in Singapore

Bitcoin

Bitcoin drops about 4%, slips below $30,000 amid crypto selloff

The largest token fell as much as 4.5 per cent on Wednesday

Bybit

Crypto exchange Bybit opens global headquarters in Dubai

The company also revealed future plans to elevate its global presence with a stronger foothold in the region

Token

Bitcoin stalls near $30,000 after the token’s biggest drop in over a month

The digital currency has jumped 78 per cent this year

Crypto

Insights: Crypto silver linings to build up in 2023

Focusing on engaging with regulators and policymakers to ensure secure and sustainable growth of the crypto ecosystem is key

Bitcoin

Bitcoin climbs past $30,000 for the first time since June 2022

However, it is still down more than 50 per cent from its all-time high in November 2021

Bitcoin

Bitcoin breaks above $28,000 for first time since June

Since the start of the year, Bitcoin’s price has risen almost 70 per cent

Metapolis

Metapolis’ Sandra Helou on how the metaverse is revolutionising industries

The co-founder and CCO says that the creator economy will see a lot of individuals start to collaborate with brands and their community

Crypto lenders

Crypto lenders morph into miners

With the recent surge in loan defaults and plunge in cryptocurrencies, the value of new generation machines has dropped 85 per cent

Blockchain solar

Top 5 benefits of investing in blockchain-based solar energy programmes

Blockchain has the potential to spur sustainable development through increased efficiency and reduced environmental impacts

Kraken

Crypto exchange Kraken shuts Abu Dhabi office, lays off 8 employees

The exchange has suspended support for transactions in the UAE’s currency, but clients in the region will still be able to use other products and services

Chainalysis

GIC-backed Chainalysis cuts jobs in latest crypto layoffs

The spokesperson said the cuts are part of a wider reorganisation

Bitcoin

Bitcoin jumps to highest since August in post-Fed crypto rally

The largest token rose as much as 2.4 per cent and was trading at $24,020 in Singapore

Binance

Binance CEO says customer funds fully backed on crypto exchange

Digital asset platforms are facing a crisis in investor confidence following the collapse of FTX exchange

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Where is crypto headed in the next 5 years?

Crypto is an essential long-term investment and is the building block towards a cashless society

Developer

UAE developer to facilitate property purchases using cryptocurrencies

The developer aims to create new avenues for investors to diversify their investment portfolio via digital assets

tech

Can Dubai’s growing tech affinity propel its real estate sector?

Dubai’s real estate sector has taken massive strides in terms of sales and investment

Bankman

Ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas as US files charges

More than 100 FTX-related entities filed for US bankruptcy protections on November 11