The Middle East, regional, and international fintech and blockchain providers attended the 4th edition of Future Blockchain Summit and the inaugural Fintech Surge, proving the importance of the events in charting the future for fast-moving digital economies with local, regional, and international sector players. GITEX Global x Ai Everything, the world’s largest technology showcase this…

Wednesday Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as investors acclaimed the successful launch of the first US Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to Coin Metrics, the world’s largest cryptocurrency surged 4%, passing the $66,900 level, topping a previous record of $64,899 set in mid-April. However, JPMorgan strategists believe the key driver behind the price…

Once again, our prediction comes true: financial regulators have rapidly increased the pressure on stablecoins. More so than cryptocurrencies in general, they view them as the main competitor to fiat money today. On September 20, speaking to a Washington Post columnist (https://www.washingtonpost.com/washington-post-live/2021/09/21/path-forward-cryptocurrency-with-gary-gensler-us-securities-exchange- commission-chair /), chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler…