MENA’s Crypto Market Soars With Türkiye, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar Leading the Charge

According to a Chainalysis report, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant player in the global crypto market, ranking seventh globally with $338.7 billion in on-chain value received between July 2023 and June 2024. Türkiye leads the region, driven by high consumer engagement and stablecoin adoption amidst inflation, while […]

Tether Invests $3 Million in Kem App to Boost USDT Usage in the Middle East

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and financial management. This collaboration aims to introduce USDT on Kem’s platform, promoting widespread adoption in the Middle East and enhancing financial inclusion. The investment is expected to improve economic conditions in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, […]

Central Bank of Qatar Announces CBDC Project

The Central Bank of Qatar recently announced the completion of the infrastructure development supporting an in-house-built CBDC. The bank estimates that the project will enter its experimental stages this year in October, allowing several national and international banks to test the functionality of this pilot by facilitating large payments among them. Qatar Announces CBDC Experimental […]

Chinese Platforms to Test Metaverse Tech During Qatar World Cup 2022 Broadcasts

Several Chinese platforms are introducing metaverse tech in their coverage of Qatar’s 2022 soccer World Cup. The experiences, which will use virtual reality (VR) headsets and 5G as base tech, will allow the users to enjoy a metaverse-like view of the event, and will also give Chinese companies a chance to hone their implementations of […]