Rhino.fi launches Stablecoin 1:1 so neobanks and fintechs can settle stablecoins like dollars

Rhino.fi announced Stablecoin 1:1, giving neobanks and fintechs a predictable way to accept and settle USD-pegged stablecoins across more than 25 blockchain networks, with transparent fees and no hidden spreads. Although stablecoins are designed to track the US dollar, business outcomes do not always stay at $1 = $1 once conversion spreads and multi-network routing […]

National Finance Reports OMR 15.21 Million Profit for FY2025, Reinforces Growth Strategy

National Finance Reports OMR 15.21 Million Profit for FY2025, Reinforces Growth Strategy

Muscat: National Finance, the Sultanate of Oman’s leading finance company, closed the fourth quarter of 2025 on a strong note, further reinforcing its position as a key pillar within the nation’s financial services sector. The company’s robust performance reflects the sustained resilience of its financing portfolio, supported by a clear strategic focus on delivering customer-centric solutions […]

UAE Central Bank maintains Base Rate at 3.65%

UAE Central Bank maintains Base Rate at 3.65%

ABU DHABI – The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to keep the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. The CBUAE has also decided to maintain the […]

Visa introduces card specification and SDK for Machine Payments Protocol

Visa introduces card specification and SDK for Machine Payments Protocol

In support of Stripe and Tempo’s Machine Payments Protocol, Visa enables card-based payments for trusted autonomous agent payments. AI agents aren’t just answering questions. They’re executing tasks, coordinating services, consuming APIs, purchasing compute and completing automated B2B workflows – including micropayments for API calls, cloud resources and machine-to-machine services from the command line. As agents become more capable, the payments infrastructure supporting […]

Syria-Based Proptech Miftah Secures Pre-Seed Funding Ahead of Market Launch

Syria-Based Proptech Miftah Secures Pre-Seed Funding Ahead of Market Launch

Damascus, Syria: Syrian property technology startup Miftah has successfully raised a pre-seed funding round for an undisclosed amount, as it prepares to launch a digital real estate marketplace aimed at enhancing transparency and trust in Syria’s fragmented property sector. Founded in 2026, Miftah is addressing long-standing challenges in the local real estate market, including fraudulent […]

Bitget Expands Spot Market With Ondo Tokenized Stocks, ETFs and Precious Metals

Bitget Expands Spot Market With Ondo Tokenized Stocks, ETFs and Precious Metals

Victoria, Seychelles, March 17, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange, is expanding its spot market with a new batch of Ondo Global Markets tokenized securities, bringing major U.S. equities, index ETFs, and precious metals into a single trading environment alongside digital assets. The rollout adds a new layer to Bitget’s multi-asset model, allowing users to trade crypto […]

Elon Musk’s Starlink is now available in the UAE

Dubai: Ultra-fast satellite internet service Starlink is now available in the UAE, according to the company’s website. Residents in the country can now access the Elon Musk-backed service, with monthly packages approximately from Dh300. The “Residential Lite” plan is also priced at Dh230 per month. Seperate plans are available for businesses for Dh248 per month. […]

Bank of Sharjah Reports 89% Surge in Net Profit for FY 2025

Bank of Sharjah Reports 89% Surge in Net Profit for FY 2025

Sharjah, UAE – Bank of Sharjah today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting exceptional performance and reinforcing the strong momentum achieved following the Bank’s successful turnaround in 2024. The Bank recorded net profit of AED 729 million, up 89% from AED 385 million in 2024, while profit before tax increased […]