MENA crypto economy stays flat at $443.3B as UAE gains
Chainalysis said MENA’s crypto economy was flat at $443.3 billion in the July 2025-June 2026 period, with the UAE up 32% and Türkiye still the largest market.
UAE Moves National ID System to Avalanche Blockchain (AVAX)
UAE upgrades its UAEPASS Digital Vault, used by 12.5M people, to Avalanche blockchain for scalability and trust. Here's why it matters.
Binance Expands UAE Crypto Access With Direct AED Transfers
Binance introduces direct AED transfers in the UAE, leveraging VARA and ADGM licensing to expand regulated crypto access.
Crypto.com Wins UAE License for Crypto Government Payments
Crypto.com secures a UAE license to enable residents to pay Dubai government fees with crypto, expanding its regulated footprint globally.
UAE Stablecoin Issuers Launch AED-USD Settlement Rails
AE Coin and USDU partner to build regulated AED-USD stablecoin rails, advancing UAE's blockchain infrastructure for institutional settlements.
UAE's Innovation City Rolls Out Blockchain Business IDs on OPN Chain
Innovation City in UAE launches blockchain-based business IDs on OPN Chain, aiming to streamline verification and reduce reliance on centralized systems.
UAE Central Bank Joins Hong Kong's CMU to Access Chinese Capital Markets
CBUAE becomes member of Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, gaining direct access to mainland Chinese debt markets as bilateral digital asset cooperation deepens.
Crypto Adoption Trends in MENA: Türkiye, Israel, Iran, and UAE Lead the Charge
The MENA region's crypto markets reveal unique adoption patterns amid geopolitical and economic pressures. Türkiye, Israel, Iran, and UAE showcase diverse crypto usage trends.
Green Mining in the Desert? UAE's Push for Renewable Bitcoin Farms
The UAE is innovating green Bitcoin mining using renewable energy, like solar and nuclear, to power farms in the desert, while also advancing desert greening technologies.
NVIDIA's Earth-2 AI Enhances Weather Forecasting in UAE
NVIDIA's Earth-2 platform, in collaboration with G42, advances regional weather forecasting in the UAE, offering high-resolution predictions to tackle extreme weather challenges.