Dubai fintech firm iBloxx gets DMCC crypto trading licence

The firm designs AI and machine learning algorithms to manage active trading models for crypto commodity markets

Etisalat’s blockchain arm crosses Dhs10bn transactions

Launched commercially in April 2021, the platform was co-created by Etisalat Digital along with seven UAE banks

Dubai World Trade Centre to become regulator for virtual assets and crypto

DWTC will be designing a comprehensive ecosystem for this sector within Dubai

Here’s how the Middle East is set to become a powerhouse of innovation

Digitalisation has been proven to improve organisational performance and enhance business value by helping companies meet customer expectations

Minimum $8.9m in cryptocurrency heist via Youtube Live reported in Oct 2021

Combined with the plethora of existing interview footage featuring many notable figures, scammers have developed a formula that adds legitimacy to their efforts

SEC rejects Bitcoin ETF, showing it still opposes spot listing

October’s launch of two Bitcoin futures ETFs marked a major milestone for the industry

Here’s how blockchain has revolutionised the regional financial sector

While blockchain technology is still in its early stages in the Middle East, public and private sectors are aggressively using it to streamline operations

GITEX Future Stars: Accelerating the pace of change

Artificial Intelligence, big data, augmented and mixed reality, and blockchain are disrupting how creative industries produce, distribute, and consume content

Data-driven economy at GITEX Global

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have set lofty ambitions for themselves to be at the forefront of the digital revolution

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Here’s why coding is a biggest game changer for digital innovation

Coding and programming help young students develop problem-solving abilities, such as solving an issue rationally and creatively

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GITEX Future Stars: Meet the innovative startups from India, Japan and France

The startups set to present at GITEX Future Stars aim to bring together the most innovative ideas to inspire positive change in business and society

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GITEX Global: Women in tech

Women to take centre stage at GITEX Global’s TiE Women pitch competition, where women-led startups from over 40 cities pitch on stage for equity-free cash prizes, mentorship, investor networking and exposure

GITEX Future Stars: Meet the innovative startups from UAE, Italy and South Korea

Over 700 companies from more than 60 countries exhibiting at GITEX Future Stars will be able to access to the region’s tech investments

The US replaces China as world’s biggest Bitcoin miner

At the end of August, America accounted for 35.4 per cent of the global hash rate

GITEX Global: What’s new in 2021?

The region’s largest IT exhibition has been defining the newest trends, and displaying product developments from across the world for over 40 years

Accenture opens technology innovation showcase at Expo 2020 Dubai

Accenture Exchange provides visitors the opportunity to learn more about company’s technology solutions and its role in bringing the Expo to life

Gitex Global x Ai Everything set to drive international transformation

Gitex Future Stars will host over 700 startups from more than 60 countries along with a network of 400+ international investors

All you need to know about Central Bank digital currencies

Central Bank digital currencies built around Bitcoin-like technologies that promote transparency offer potential for positive outcomes

What’s ahead for blockchain in the Middle East?

Though blockchain is still nascent in the Middle East region, public and private sectors are beginning to use it to strengthen financial services, and optimise commercial operations

Chinese regulators are serious about banning crypto this time

Authorities said crypto transactions in China are banned and they will root out mining of digital assets

GB Tech Awards 2021: Honouring excellence across the tech space

Gulf Business is expanding its technology division – with the upcoming GB Tech awards set to celebrate the success and achievements of businesses and individuals driving the regional tech Industry forward

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Dubai-based corporate services company accepts cryptocurrency payments

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin are among the four major cryptocurrencies accepted by SFM

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UAE aesthetics clinic to accept payment in cryptocurrency

Skin111 and Idoneus ink deal making it the first clinic to accept the cryptocurrency