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 […]

UAE CredibleX raises $55m in Seed Round for SME Financing

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

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 […]