Blockchain News Middle East (2025)

04/09/2025

Singapore-based QCP Group has significantly expanded its global reach by securing a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) from Abu Dhabi's regulatory authority, ADGM. This license allows the firm to offer a wide range of regulated digital asset services to institutional investors. Building on its existing license in Singapore, this dual-regulated presence enables QCP to provide 24/7 trading and bridge liquidity between Asia and the Middle East, strengthening its position as a trusted, compliant partner in the global crypto market.

Abu Dhabi / Singapore — Singapore-based digital asset firm QCP Group has secured a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services

04/09/2025

At the Northeast Dreamin event in Boston, Web3 Enabler unveiled Blockchain Payments v3.1, a major upgrade to its Salesforce enterprise solution. This release introduces a groundbreaking feature that allows businesses to pay vendors in stablecoins like USDC or USDT, while vendors can automatically receive those funds in their local fiat currency directly to their bank account. By seamlessly bridging digital assets with traditional finance, the update eliminates the complexity of crypto for vendors and makes global payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent than traditional wire transfers.

Boston, USA — At the Northeast Dreamin event in Boston, Web3 Enabler announced the release of Blockchain Payments v3.1, the latest evolution of its enterprise

02/09/2025

Dubai will host the 15th Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum on October 28-29, 2025, cementing its status as a global crypto hub. This premier event, expected to draw over 15,000 attendees, will be the largest yet, featuring 200+ speakers and an expo with 200+ booths. Against the backdrop of an anticipated bull run, the forum will serve as a critical nexus for industry leaders, investors, and startups to shape the future of blockchain, capitalize on new growth cycles, and forge the deals that will define the next chapter of digital assets.

As the blockchain industry matures, the need for global platforms that foster dialogue, innovation, and collaboration becomes more critical. The 15th

01/09/2025

SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET) is establishing itself as a leader in institutional crypto treasury management with a singular focus on Ethereum. By staking nearly all of its massive $3.7 billion ETH holdings, the company generates passive income to fuel a self-reinforcing cycle of ETH acquisition and a $1.5 billion stock buyback program, directly increasing its ETH-per-share ratio. Supported by strategic partnerships with Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin’s ConsenSys and a favorable U.S. regulatory backdrop, SharpLink’s disciplined, Ethereum-first strategy—combined with robust risk management—sets a new benchmark for value creation in the burgeoning blockchain gaming sector.

SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET) is positioning itself as a leader in institutional-grade crypto treasury management with a bold focus on Ethereum (ETH). By

29/08/2025

In a pioneering move for the consulting industry, Agile Dynamics has launched a venture to tokenize consulting revenue streams. Through its affiliate and a partnership with regulated digital exchange ATME, the initiative will use Security Token Offerings (STOs) to allow external investors to buy tokens representing a share of a firm's profits—without acquiring equity. This model disrupts the traditionally closed ownership of consultancies, offering firms a new way to raise capital and giving investors a novel asset class. The move positions Agile Dynamics at the forefront of using blockchain to democratize investment and redefine value distribution within its own sector.

In a groundbreaking move that could redefine how consulting firms operate and raise capital, UAE-based blockchain innovator Agile Dynamics has launched a new

28/08/2025

In August 2025, Camp Network launched its mainnet, heralding a new era for digital ownership. By converging blockchain, AI, and intellectual property management, the platform creates a decentralized economy where creators retain full authority over their assets. This vision is backed by a highly successful testnet that processed 90 million transactions and minted over 1.5 million IP assets. With strategic partnerships from major IP firms and a solution to the growing complexities of AI-generated content, Camp Network is pioneering a transparent, creator-centric future for intellectual property.

August 2025 – A new era in digital ownership has begun. Camp Network, an autonomous intellectual property (IP) blockchain, has officially launched its

27/08/2025

In a major strategic shift, Google Cloud has moved from hosting blockchain networks to building its own, unveiling the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL). This new Layer-1 platform is designed to be a neutral, shared infrastructure for financial institutions to streamline payments, settlements, and tokenized asset management. While the initiative, currently in testnet with CME Group, is seen as a significant endorsement of blockchain's financial future, it has also sparked questions about whether a tech giant like Google can truly deliver a decentralized and neutral foundation for the global economy.

Google Cloud has unveiled a major initiative in the blockchain space with the introduction of its Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a Layer-1 platform

25/08/2025

In a significant move for institutional blockchain adoption, Japan’s SBI Group has partnered with Chainlink to build regulated financial tools, starting in Japan before expanding across Asia-Pacific. The collaboration will leverage Chainlink’s cross-chain protocol and data services to focus on tokenizing real-world assets like funds and bonds, and enabling compliant stablecoins for cross-border payments. By providing secure, auditable, and scalable infrastructure, the partnership aims to transform traditional finance with greater transparency, automated processes, and continuous liquidity, potentially shifting tokenization from pilot projects to everyday use.

SBI Group, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates, has entered a strategic partnership with Chainlink to build and deploy blockchain-based tools for

22/08/2025

In a significant strategic shift, the European Union is actively exploring the use of public blockchain networks like Ethereum and Solana as the foundation for its digital euro. This move, aimed at bolstering financial sovereignty and reducing reliance on U.S.-dominated payment systems, marks a departure from the closed, centralized models used by other major economies. While no final decision has been made, the ECB is seriously evaluating these decentralized platforms for their transparency and security. The outcome could position the EU as a global innovator in digital currency, though any rollout remains subject to legislative approval and is still in the exploratory phase.

The European Union is considering leveraging public blockchain networks such as Ethereum and Solana in the development of its long-awaited digital euro,

21/08/2025

In a significant move for digital asset adoption, Singapore's DBS Bank has announced the launch of tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum blockchain. This initiative, aligned with Singapore's Project Guardian, makes complex investment products traditionally reserved for private banking clients accessible to a broader pool of eligible investors. The first offering is a crypto-linked note that provides exposure to digital asset prices with built-in downside protection, reflecting strong institutional appetite. This launch cements DBS's role at the forefront of financial innovation and marks a major step in bridging traditional finance with the decentralized future.

Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, has announced the launch of tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum public blockchain, marking a significant step in its

19/08/2025

In a bold move to capitalize on the convergence of AI and Web3, Faraday Future has established a wholly owned subsidiary to operate its new crypto business. The initiative, part of its “Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge” strategy, aims to create a circular growth engine by connecting its real-world electric vehicle ecosystem with the crypto economy. This includes launching a crypto index (C10) and a dedicated treasury to manage hundreds of millions in digital assets, generating yield to fund innovation and stock buybacks. The legally separate structure is designed to ensure risk isolation while positioning FF to capture value from both the AI mobility and crypto asset markets.

UAE – 19 August 2025: Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc, a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, has

15/08/2025

Qatar’s fintech sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by progressive policies, digital innovation, and strong consumer adoption. With near-universal smartphone use, contactless payments dominate transactions, while initiatives like the Qatar Mobile Payment system and open banking frameworks enhance financial accessibility. Blockchain technology is also gaining traction, with the market projected to grow significantly. Backed by a clear strategy under Qatar’s 2030 Vision, the country is emerging as a regional fintech leader, fostering embedded finance, Islamic fintech, and digital banking. Experts highlight Qatar’s regulatory agility and tech integration as key to sustaining its momentum as a Gulf innovation hub.

DOHA — Qatar’s fintech sector is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, underpinned by progressive government policies, forward-looking regulation, and a

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