Digital Economy
UAE Innovation City launches world’s first blockchain-based digital business identity, powered by IOPn
Innovation City, the UAE’s premier AI-powered free zone in Ras Al Khaimah, announced the launch of the world’s first blockchain-based digital business identity...
Dubai’s VARA establishes regulatory framework for virtual asset derivatives trading
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) introduced on Tuesday a comprehensive regulatory framework for Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) in virtual assets, making...
Nasdaq and Talos partner to advance tokenized collateral management in institutional markets
Nasdaq and Talos announced a new partnership to create an integrated solution for tokenized collateral management by linking Talos’s digital asset infrastructure with...
Mastercard to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion in major stablecoin expansion
Mastercard recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The deal expands...
ECB launches roadmap to shape Europe’s tokenized finance
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Wednesday the roadmap for Appia, a strategic initiative to shape the development of a European tokenized financial...
Nasdaq, Payward partner to support tokenization of equities
Payward, parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, announced on Monday a partnership with Nasdaq to develop next-generation infrastructure connecting tokenized equity capital markets...
DIFC, Pakistan Digital Authority partner to host Pakistan FinTech Summit in August 2026
DIFC Innovation Hub, in partnership with the Pakistan Digital Authority, announced on Monday that it is launching the Pakistan FinTech Summit on August...
Illicit entities receive $141 billion through stablecoin wallets in 2025, report finds
Stablecoin activity has accelerated sharply over the past year, with 2025 marking a clear inflection point. Monthly volumes climbed steadily through early 2025...
