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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

RIPPLE BOOST: Cryptogiant added to BitOasis list of tradable currencies in Dubai

RIPPLE has been handed a boost as Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange BitOasis announced that from tomorrow investors will be able to trade the cryptocurrency on the website.

UAE's startup finance party gets hotter

The report highlighted that $560 million of investment made in 260 Mena startups.

Dubai’s property market toys with crypto possibilities

But high volatility for Bitcoin and the like will make it a difficult sell for developers and landlords

Egypt’s fintech startups are growing in number, value, and specialization

His words further accentuate financial inclusion fintech is preaching, especially in emerging markets.

Meet the Saudi entrepreneur behind Dubai's new cryptocurrency exchange

The blockchain technology is a decentralised digital ledger that facilitates secure online transactions and data.

Bank Muscat launches state of art B2B Connect platform for corporates

Various transaction banking services specifically designed to service government and corporate clients were also showcased on the occasion.

New crypto exchange to be launched in Dubai

Omar Kassim compared some issues in the crypto space to those surrounding e-commerce in 2010

Dubai is charting a unique story in fintech

Pace of fintech innovation in the GCC has been rapid

50-75% of banking sector's back and middle office jobs to be taken over by robots by 2030s

How to remain relevant in the age of robots

Qatar plans to build fintech hub

Mena banks need to be aware of the emerging power of tech companies and be ready to collaborate or change their models as the regulatory regime changes.

Bitcoin in Dubai real estate: is it here to stay?

Is the market ready as Dubai makes a big push towards adopting cryptocurrencies?

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