Dubai, United Arab Emirates – In less than two years since its launch, UAE-founded Revibe, the leader in guarantee-backed refurbished tech, has marked another milestone, having recently closed its Series A of US$7 million in a round co-led by ISAI and Resonance, and featuring prominent investors such as Kima Ventures and Edouard Mendy. This follows a […]
ORO launches as first App built on Fasset L2 Network, unlocking $1bln of Tokenized Gold on-Chain
$1 billion of yield-bearing gold to be tokenized within the first year. Dubai, UAE – Fasset, a digital asset platform focused on enhancing financial inclusion in high-growth markets, today announced the introduction of ORO, the first application built on its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Own, in partnership with The Own Foundation. Through tokenization, ORO users will be […]
Emirates NBD Group Deniz Ventures invests in Turkey-based TeamSec
Through its AI and data analytics-based solutions, TeamSec seeks to create critical value for investors and financial institutions. December 17, 2024 Deniz Ventures, the venture capital fund of DenizBank, established under the Emirates NBD Innovation Fund – the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Emirates NBD Group, invests in TeamSec, a pioneer in AI-driven securitisation technology. […]
DMCC Crypto Centre Launches Metaverse, Driving Web3 Engagement Through Landmark Digital Twin
DMCC has announced the launch of the DMCC Crypto Centre Metaverse, representing a landmark application of the technology for one of the world’s leading Web3 ecosystems. Developed with Infinite Reality, a global leader in immersive technologies, the Metaverse will feature engaging gamified zones, including a trading game and a treasure hunt, offering exciting prizes for […]
Saudi Venture Capital invests in a Venture Capital Fund by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
December 16, 2024 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announced its investment in Middle East Venture Fund IV, a venture capital fund managed by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP). The fund size is $150 million. The fund will support technology startups with high growth potential that will have a positive long-term impact on […]
UAE CredibleX raises $55m in Seed Round for SME Financing
Known for its innovative approach, the company is revolutionizing how small to medium enterprises (SMEs) access working capital in the region. Since its inception, CredibleX has disbursed a substantial AED 100 million in loans, significantly impacting the local business ecosystem. The company recently announced a successful US$55m (AED 200m) seed funding round comprising both equity […]
Bitpanda Secures In-Principle Approval from VARA, Set to Expand Operations in UAE
Middle East expansion: Company strengthens international presence and signals commitment to Middle East by opening its first non-European office in Dubai. Dubai, UAE – Bitpanda, Europe’s leading crypto platform, is accelerating its global growth by obtaining an in-principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in under 8 months from submission. Once officially licensed Bitpanda […]
Bahrain-based Beyon Money secures Two New Licenses from Central Bank of UAE
Enabling Beyon Money to offer its UAE customers a wider range of financial solutions. Manama, Bahrain: Beyon Money, part of the Beyon Group, has secured two new licenses from the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE), marking a new milestone in its expansion strategy. The two licenses, RPSCS (Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes) and SVF (Store […]
Fuze Partners with Fils to Launch the First Digital Asset Sustainability Solution in the Region
This partnership represents a critical milestone for both companies as they combine advanced financial solutions with bold environmental action. Abu Dhabi, UAE: In a groundbreaking partnership poised to reshape the region’s financial and environmental landscape, Fuze, a leading digital assets infrastructure provider in MENA, and Fils, an award-winning platform embedding sustainability and climate action into business […]
Zand Revolutionizes UAE Banking with Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed, AI-powered digital bank, is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Asset Custody services. This innovative offering, approved by the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), positions Zand as the first UAE bank to provide institutional-grade digital asset custody services under its banking license.Designed for corporate […]
