Crypto
Cryptocurrencies could learn a thing or two from Islamic cryptos
Cryptocurrency’s speculative nature notwithstanding, a multitude of factors, including fraud, have not just led to a drastic devaluation...
Experts believe the Middle East could emerge as a hub for crypto
Experts believe the next crypto bull run will likely come from innovation that delivers unique utility, and the Middle East is in a...
A record $3.8 bn was lost to crypto hacking in 2022
2022 was the biggest year ever for crypto hacking, with $3.8 billion stolen from cryptocurrency businesses, up from $3.3 billion in 2021. This...
Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank (SAMA) is running CBDC tests
Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank (SAMA) is carrying out experiments with a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in cooperation with other local banks and...
Global governance key for crypto industry in UAE
During an interview with Bloomberg in Davos, Switzerland, Thani Al Zeyoudi, the UAE minister of state for foreign trade, said that “The most...
Cryptocurrency users on Twitter are in the crosshairs of scammers
Researchers from Kaspersky have discovered a new fraudulent campaign in which scammers targets cryptocurrency users via direct messages on Twitter. The scam is...
Could 2023 be an exciting year for crypto?
In their latest annual report, Arcane Research says it expects diminishing trading volumes and volatility to be a key feature of the crypto...
Wallet providers should cater to the needs of institutional investors
With an increasing number of large institutional investors moving their funds from centralized exchanges (CEX) to personal wallets, blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, argues...
