Binance is offering direct US dollar (USD) deposits and withdrawals for users in over 70 countries through Bpay Global, a Payments Service Provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. USD funding is available via SWIFT with zero deposit fees from Binance, and via credit/debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Binance says […]
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Ripple’s deepening push into Bahrain signals accelerating momentum across the Gulf, with new partnerships, regulatory milestones, and blockchain infrastructure poised to reshape regional finance. Ripple Expands in Middle East With Strategic Bahrain Fintech Alliance Ripple’s continued expansion into the Middle East signals the region’s growing ambition to become a hub for blockchain innovation. The crypto […]
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The Shariyah Review Bureau of Bahrain has certified XRP as Shariah-compliant, a declaration that could open the digital asset to the $2 trillion Islamic finance market. Strategic Advantage for Ripple The Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB), which operates under the Central Bank of Bahrain, has reportedly declared that XRP meets Shariah compliance standards. This certification positions […]
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A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group has become the first publicly traded company in the Middle East to adopt bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, signaling a major shift in regional finance. Bahrain’s A1 Abraaj Embraces Bitcoin for Crypto Treasury In a regional first, Bahrain-based A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group (Bahrain Bourse: ABRAAJ) has officially adopted bitcoin as […]
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Bahrain are deepening economic ties, focusing on cryptocurrency, the Sandbox platform, tourism, connectivity, and manufacturing. Bahrain also pledged support for upcoming Asean-GCC summits. Anwar’s visit, at the invitation of Bahrain’s Crown Prince, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and benefit both nations’ economies. In early January 2025, […]
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Bahrain’s central bank is developing regulations for stablecoins to reduce transaction costs and increase financial access. Making the Digital Asset Space Safer Bahrain’s central bank is drafting regulations on stablecoin issuance, the Middle Eastern country’s Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa recently disclosed. Once enacted, the stablecoins are expected to […]
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The new offering will be available across all Crypto.com card tiers with up to 8% rewards on spending.
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The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors a secure way to tap into bitcoin’s long-term growth potential. NBB Launches First Bitcoin-Linked Investment Product […]
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The Bitcoin investment fund is designed for institutional investors and will offer exposure to BTC gains capped at a predefined threshold, with 100% loss protection on the downside.
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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, […]
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