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Following the formation of its own blockchain division, recent reports have suggested that Facebook is looking into creating its own cryptocurrency. 0 3676
Dubai royal backs European crypto fund
SEED Group, a Dubai firm led by a royal family member Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, is reportedly backing a Liechtenstein-based crypto fund.
Cryptocurrency mining affected millions of users in 2018: Kaspersky Lab
The global outbreak in malicious cryptocurrency mining that unfolded in 2018 saw the number of attacks increase by more than …
Cryptojacking shows no signs of slowing down in 2019: ESET
Cases of cryptocurrency mining and cryptojacking will continue to grow in 2019, as attackers target smart devices and home assistants …
Why inadequate developers are Blockchain’s Achilles heel
This time last year, the word Blockchain was sparking a frenzy amongst senior IT leaders in the GCC. In this …
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange explores the crypto-asset phenomenon
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has released a thought paper on infrastructure for crypto and distributed ledger environment, and financial market infrastructures (FMIs).
World’s third largest crypto firm to open offices in Dubai
Ripple, the third largest cryptocurrency in the world, is reportedly planning to open a new office in Dubai.
Cryptocurrency threats climb in the first nine months of the year: report
Theft of cryptocurrencies through hacking of exchanges and trading platforms soared to $927 million in the first nine months of the year, Reuters reported.
Middle East arm of Locus Chain Foundation creates token wallet
The MENA headquarters of Singapore-based next generation blockchain platform, Locus Chain Foundation (LCF), in Dubai has announced that it will create a token wallet on Bibox.
Abu Dhabi regulator calls for stricter crypto trading policies
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s head of Financial Services Regulatory Authority called for stricter international regulations for cryptocurrency trading.