The CEO of digital currency-exchange platform Divi discusses Dubai’s adoption of cryptocurrencies and shares alternative ways to diversify and hedge an investment portfolio on the Spencer Lodge Podcast, in partnership with Arabian Business
Crypto economy
Crypto economy
Crypto crashes $1 trillion in five months, but it’s ‘not game over yet’, experts say
What is causing the “fear-driven” crypto crash? Do investors need to tread more cautiously? Will Bitcoin and Ethereum bounce back? Experts talk to Arabian Business about all this and more!
Crypto economy
Restaurants and consumers can now use crypto to settle bills on Dubai-based My Menu digital platform
My Menu operates in 3500+ restaurants, and 450+ hotels across 70+ countries, and is used by a number of popular hotel brands, including Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles, Marriott, JW Marriott Marquis, Sheraton, Westin, and Le Meridien, among others
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Crypto and NFTs are changing the way money is moved across the globe, says the COO of Crypto.com
Eric Anziani, the chief operating officer at Cyrpto.com talks about regulation, NFTs, and Web 3.0, highlighting Dubai’s role in leading the regional digital boom, on the Arabian Business-Spencer Lodge Podcast
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PODCAST: After tying up with F1, the FIFA World Cup and UFC, why Crypto.com is now betting on Dubai’s crypto ambitions
He’s the chief operating officer of Crypto.com – the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency app – Eric Anziani and he joins the latest episode of the Spencer Lodge Podcast in partnership with Arabian Business
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Bahrain-based crypto platform Rain launches 0 percent fees on trading
Rain’s simplified fee structure aims to bring a new generation of investors into the Middle East
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Secrets of success: A 28-year-old crypto millionaire opens up on bitcoin, ethereum, and getting rich
Former pilot turned YouTube celebrity CryptoJack discusses investments in Bitcoin and ethereum, the metaverse and Web 3.0 on the Spencer Lodge Podcast
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PODCAST: A millionaire crypto trader’s guide to investing for beginners
Crypto trader and investment expert Jack Skipp aka @CryptoJack is the first interview in a special sponsored series which sees Arabian Business join forces with The Spencer Lodge Podcast
CoinMENA
Bahrain crypto exchange CoinMENA secures new European licence
CoinMENA has been the fastest growing cryptocurrency exchange in the MENA region, expanding 140% month over month
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Crypto suffers $1trn loss, Bitcoin plunges to 6-month low: Should investors worry?
A crisis of confidence in the crypto market has wiped out more than $1 trillion in value from the market since November, but experts are urging patience to ride out the volatility storm
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How the regulation debate continues to rage in the crypto world
If those in the crypto world are right, the system they’re developing threatens to upend the traditional, centralised monetary system – which beyond payments is used to generate government revenue via taxes
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Abu Dhabi’s MidChains completes first trades across crypto assets
MidChains confirms first trades across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash
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Crypto platform Binance zeroes in on regulatory compliance as MENA expansion heats up
Registered in the Cayman Islands and debuted in 2017, Binance is waking up to the fact that they have to play by the rules of the game – and for now those rules are dictated by existing financial structures, including central banks and governments
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Dubai crypto platform BitOasis sees over $1.5bn trading in H1
BitOasis says it has seen a doubling of its user base in the last six months compared to the same period last year
Bitcoin
Privacy versus convenience and why cryptocurrencies could be the answer
If we imagine a probable future scenario where cash is no longer in circulation, every payment you ever make in your life will be stored in multiple searchable databases. And there are many reasons why this is not a good idea.
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Dubai free zone launches new hub for crypto, blockchain businesses
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre unveils ecosystem for businesses operating in the cryptographic and blockchain sectors
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Dubai free zone to set up regulatory framework for crypto businesses
Dubai Multi Commodies Centre signs agreement with the Securities and Commodities Authority to offer bespoke licences