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Singapore, Egypt sign fintech cooperation pact

The pact also establishes a framework for exploring joint innovation projects and for sharing information on emerging fintech trends.

Saudi startups have wider funding options amid huge fund volumes

These options encourage startups to adopt new alternatives for providing flexible funding opportunities, thus assisting them in building and developing investment plans, he added.

World's first 'cold storage' vault for digital currency launched in Dubai

All forms of crypto-commodities can now be stored offline with insurance at vault in Almas Tower, Dubai – the headquarters of DMCC

Gold trader gets Dubai licence to trade and store cryptocurrencies

Gold trader Regal has become the first company in the Middle East to be awarded a licence by DMCC to trade in cryptocurrencies.

Dubai finds solution to bitcoin hacking – the most protected vault in the world

BITCOIN hacking has forced cryptocurrency investors to investigate new ways to protect the digital tokens following a series of hacks and cyber attacks.

UAE leads Arab markets in Islamic fintech

The UAE follows Malaysia and the United Kingdom in terms of the number of Islamic fintech start-ups per market, according to analysis conducted by Edmond Christou, Bloomberg Intelligence.

UAE Exchange uses blockchain for instant cross-border payments

With multiple investments in various fintech and digital payments companies, UAE Exchange is focused on collaborating with technology specialists, start-ups, industry partners and the academia to seek out opportunities that deliver seamless and positive c

Paperless society requires proper security solutions

"We started in India as a digital security company and then expanded into digital signatures and authentication solutions to provide a truly paperless experience."

Why should you consider outsourcing?

As wealth management businesses grow they start facing some internal challenges such as regulatory changes, increased demand from clients/investors and accessibility to back-office data.

Blockchain E-KYC Explored By Abu Dhabi Global Market

The group is considering distributed ledger technology to underpin the core functionality of the platform.

Digital payments could net Dubai $2.2 billion, if it can escape habitual use of cash

Globally, Visa estimates increased digital payments, via card or mobile apps, could bring $12tr in economic activity

Kuwaiti investors lose millions in Bitcoin - report

The plummeting value of cryptocurrencies sees portfolios halve in value

Fintech Investor and Blockchain Advocate David Drake Joins Credium's Advisory Board

Credium is now building an elegant solution for that exact problem, focusing on Blockchain technology that is designed and custom-made for the credit industry investors.

Experts for regulation of cryptocurrencies

A quick survey at the event revealed that most participants are in favour of regulations.

Nasdaq and Palestine Exchange sign new market technology agreement

This new agreement marks the next chapter in a 10-year technology partnership between Nasdaq and PEX.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi Partners With Ripple To Offer Real-Time Cross-Broder Payments

According to an announcement published Friday on Ripple’s blog, the UAE’s largest lender, the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), has become the first bank in the Middle East to partner with Ripple. Through integrating Ripple’s technology

Saudi Arabia Weighing ‘Soft’ Crypto Regulation

Saudi Arabia might come up with some rules for the cryptocurrency market, says a local financial regulator.

Investment in cryptocurrencies a risk

Digital currencies are based on blockchain technology which will change current structures of financial transactions

Dubai-based crypto exchange opens for new GCC, UAE registrations for one day

The enabling of new verifications coincides with BitOasis’s introduction of Ripple as a new cryptocurrency on their platform.

MEVP in talks with Saudi investors as it seeks opportunities in the kingdom

Venture capital firm says courting “big government institution” to help it fund Saudi start-ups

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