Debit Cards shape Oman Payment Landscape in 2023

Debit Cards shape Oman Payment Landscape in 2023

Electronic wallets are gaining traction, with 11,077 new wallets issued throughout the year. Staff Writer, Times of Oman December 19, 2024 Muscat: Debit cards have emerged as the dominant force in Oman’s payment landscape, accounting for a remarkable 93% of all newly issued cards in 2023. According to the 2023 Central Bank of Oman (CBO) National Payments […]

Mastercard Partners With Türkiye Dgpays

Mastercard Partners With Türkiye Dgpays to Promote Digital Payment Innovation in EEMEA

Collaboration focuses on expanding access to seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and Mastercard will make a minority investment in Dgpays as part of this partnership. 18 December 2024, Turkey – Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with Dgpays, a leading financial technology provider, to advance the adoption […]

Crypto.com Appoints Mohammed Al Hakim as President of UAE Operations

Crypto.com Appoints Mohammed Al Hakim as President of UAE Operations

Dubai, December 18, 2024 — Crypto.com has today announced the appointment of Mohammed Al Hakim as President of its UAE operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to regional growth and diversity. Al Hakim’s hiring marks the first time a GCC and Emirati national takes on this prestigious role, not only within the company but also in the […]

The Hashgraph Group secures ADGM VC Fund Manager Licence for $100m Web3 Venture Fund

The Hashgraph Group secures ADGM VC Fund Manager Licence for $100m Web3 Venture Fund

The Hashgraph Association (THA) to contribute the first $20 million to the fund, targeting strategic investments in both start-ups and enterprises seeking to adopt and innovate through advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain/DLT, Robotics, and Quantum Computing. Abu Dhabi UAE December 18, 2024: The Hashgraph Group (THG), the Swiss-based international business, technology, and investment […]

ORO launches as first App built on Fasset L2 Network

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

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

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 […]