Oman has launched a mandatory national bitcoin mining pool, requiring every licensed cryptocurrency miner in the Sultanate to route its hashrate through a single state-backed platform. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) unveiled Omanhash.om on June 17, 2026. The pool is the official and sole legal pooling option for licensed mining companies […]
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Stablecoin FX rates hit interbank parity in Latin America during Q1 2026, while East African corridors compressed pricing gaps by as much as 81%, according to the Borderless Benchmark Quarterly Insights: Q1 2026 report. Key Takeaways: The Borderless Benchmark Q1 2026 report analyzed 1.15 million rate observations across 51 currencies. East Africa’s KES, TZS, and […]
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Tazapay, a Singapore-based cross-border payments infrastructure company, closed a Series B extension led by Circle Ventures on Thursday, bringing its total Series B raise to $36 million. Tazapay Raises $36M to Accelerate Agentic Payment Infrastructure in Emerging Markets The extension adds CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures as new backers. Circle Ventures, Peak XV Partners, GMO […]
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Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, reaching a low of $69,536, due to a liquidation event by an early holder who sold 650 bitcoins. However, bitcoin quickly recovered to around $70,200, demonstrating its resilience. The Alleged Gunden Exit Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surrendered the psychologically critical $70,000 level for the first time since March 12, […]
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Bitchat, a decentralized messaging application designed to function without internet access, has seen a sharp rise in adoption in Iran during a nationwide internet blackout that began in early January 2026. Offline Messaging App Bitchat Gains Users in Iran During Protests Bitchat is a peer-to-peer messaging application developed by Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, […]
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Ripple’s USD stablecoin just unlocked a powerful regulatory gateway in Abu Dhabi, clearing a path for accelerated institutional adoption across the Middle East and positioning RLUSD as a breakout force in global digital finance. Ripple USD Gains Major Middle East Regulatory Momentum Ripple announced on Nov. 27, 2025, that its USD-backed stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) […]
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Mike Novogratz suggested that the U.S.’s bet that a vulnerable Iran is not interested in escalation could be beneficial for President Trump and risk assets if it plays out. Iran Ballistic Missiles Target Qatar Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz has said the United States’ calculation that Iran’s vulnerability makes its retaliation against the […]
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A top economist warns explosive energy price swings from escalating Middle East tensions are inflaming inflation risks, driving investor panic, and threatening to destabilize fragile global growth. Global Markets Rattle With Energy Price Volatility and Mounting Inflation Pressures Rising geopolitical instability is jolting global markets, injecting sharp uncertainty into oil prices and casting fresh doubts […]
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Ripple secured regulatory approval from a Dubai financial authority, marking its first Middle East license and positioning it as a leader in blockchain-powered payments amid growing institutional adoption. Ripple Just Got Regulatory Approval in Dubai Ripple announced on March 13 that it has secured regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer blockchain-powered […]
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Singapore Gulf Bank looks to sell equity stakes to fund product expansion and a 2025 stablecoin payments acquisition.
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