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05/01/2026

Bitcoin Cash (B*H) has slightly retreated from its weekly highs after a strong 7.6% surge, entering a consolidation phase as trading activity slows. The pullback appears to be healthy profit-taking, with B*H holding above key support levels while the market waits for its next decisive move.

https://blockchainnewsme.com/bitcoin-cash-pulls-back-from-weekly-peak-as-market-stabilizes-after-7-6-surge/

30/12/2025

In 2025, cryptocurrencies have become deeply entangled with geopolitics, exposing firms to heightened regulatory, cybersecurity, and operational risks in unstable regions. This article explores how Iran, Israel, and Türkiye illustrate the dual role of crypto as both a financial lifeline and a source of systemic vulnerability amid conflict, sanctions, and evolving national security policies.

In 2025, the relationship between cryptocurrency and national security has moved from the margins to the center of global policy debates.

29/12/2025

This article explores how 2025 became a turning point for AI and blockchain convergence, led not by traditional tech hubs but by emerging markets across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It highlights the rise of a “digital convergence belt,” real-world adoption in remittances and governance, and the emergence of autonomous AI agents on blockchain infrastructure—setting the stage for a new era of cross-border automation in 2026.

At the start of 2025, the idea that AI agents could autonomously settle cross-border payments on blockchain networks by year’s end seemed far-fetched.

24/12/2025

Fasset has partnered with the Abu Dhabi–based ADI Foundation to support the launch of ADI Chain’s mainnet and its $ADI utility token, strengthening the UAE’s regulated blockchain ecosystem. The collaboration will provide compliant digital asset infrastructure, including KYC and fiat on/off-ramps, enabling secure access to blockchain-powered financial services and paving the way for a future Dirham-backed stablecoin.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Fasset, a global banking and investment platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the ADI Foundation (ADI), an Abu Dhabi–based non-profit organization established by Sirius International Holding, a subsidiary of IHC, the largest publicly listed company in...

23/12/2025

The UAE has emerged as a global leader in regulated, wallet-centric crypto adoption, where digital assets are integrated into everyday financial services rather than treated as standalone products. This article explores why white label crypto wallets have become a foundational component of the region’s fintech ecosystem, enabling secure, compliant, and scalable management of crypto and fiat assets within unified financial platforms. It examines the UAE’s mature digital payments landscape, key wallet use cases, core architectural requirements, and the strategic role of white label wallet infrastructure in supporting long-term growth across the Middle East.

Over the past decade, the UAE has steadily positioned itself as one of the most advanced and practical markets for crypto-enabled financial services. Unlike

22/12/2025

As cryptocurrencies become more politically connected and financially intertwined with the U.S. system, the likelihood of government intervention is rising. With Donald Trump’s return to power, growing ties between his administration and the crypto industry, and the expanding role of stablecoins backed by U.S. debt, another major crypto crisis could be impossible for Washington to ignore. By 2026, a collapse involving stablecoins or a major exchange may push the U.S. government toward an unprecedented crypto bailout.

When the FTX cryptocurrency exchange collapsed in 2022, triggering chaos across digital-asset markets, Washington largely stood aside.

18/12/2025

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has partnered with Crypto.com to explore tokenised commodities trading using blockchain technology. The collaboration aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and market access across sectors like precious metals, diamonds, energy, and agriculture, while also supporting education and innovation in Dubai’s Web3 ecosystem.

https://blockchainnewsme.com/dmcc-teams-up-with-crypto-com-to-accelerate-commodities-tokenisation/

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12/12/2025

J.P. Morgan has completed a groundbreaking $50 million blockchain-based commercial paper issuance for Galaxy Digital on the Solana network, marking one of the earliest institutional debt deals fully executed and serviced on-chain. Purchased by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton, the transaction highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure, using USDC for settlement and showcasing Solana’s high-speed, low-cost capabilities as major institutions accelerate blockchain adoption.

J.P. Morgan has completed a landmark blockchain-based debt issuance, announcing on Thursday that it issued a US commercial paper for Galaxy Digital Holdings on the Solana blockchain, signalling growing institutional adoption of digital assets.

11/12/2025

The ADI Foundation returned to Abu Dhabi Finance Week showcasing its rapid growth from concept to ex*****on within just a year. With the launch of ADI Chain Mainnet, strategic global partnerships, and government-level blockchain initiatives, the Foundation is driving the UAE’s vision for a regulated digital asset ecosystem. Focused on scalable blockchain solutions, a dirham-backed stablecoin, and talent development through FutureTech 4.0, ADI aims to onboard one billion people into the digital economy by 2030.

The Abu Dhabi–based ADI Foundation, a leading blockchain infrastructure initiative, returned to Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) this year to highlight its rapid progress since announcing its formation at the same event last year.

08/12/2025

Botim Money and Binance have signed an MoU to expand cryptocurrency access across the UAE, combining Botim’s fintech ecosystem with Binance’s digital asset expertise to offer secure, regulated crypto services to millions, including underserved communities.

Dubai, UAE — Botim Money, the financial services division of Botim, and Binance, the leading global blockchain and digital asset platform, have entered into a

04/12/2025

XRP trades around $2.18, showing mild sideways movement with neutral market sentiment. Trading remains steady despite low volatility, with key support at $2.16 and resistance at $2.28. Technical indicators suggest consolidation, while traders watch for potential breakout or breakdown scenarios.

XRP is currently trading around $2.18, reflecting a small 0.4% dip in the last 24 hours. The market remains quiet with no major news or announcements affecting the price.

02/12/2025

Ethereum gained nearly 3% in the last 24 hours, trading close to $3,033, as traders relied mainly on technical indicators in a market that lacked major news events. The rise reflects a broader recovery across the crypto sector and brings ETH closer to a key resistance level near the 20-day moving average around $3,116.

Ethereum climbed roughly 3% in the past 24 hours, trading around $3,033, as traders leaned heavily on technical indicators in a market lacking major news catalysts.