A1 Abraaj Becomes First Middle Eastern Public Firm to Adopt Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group has become the first publicly traded company in the Middle East to adopt bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, signaling a major shift in regional finance. Bahrain’s A1 Abraaj Embraces Bitcoin for Crypto Treasury In a regional first, Bahrain-based A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group (Bahrain Bourse: ABRAAJ) has officially adopted bitcoin as … Read more

Malaysian Prime Minister Discusses Crypto Frameworks During UAE Visit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Bahrain are deepening economic ties, focusing on cryptocurrency, the Sandbox platform, tourism, connectivity, and manufacturing. Bahrain also pledged support for upcoming Asean-GCC summits. Anwar’s visit, at the invitation of Bahrain’s Crown Prince, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and benefit both nations’ economies. In early January 2025, … Read more

Bahrain’s Central Bank Set to Unveil Stablecoin Issuance Rules

Bahrain’s central bank is developing regulations for stablecoins to reduce transaction costs and increase financial access. Making the Digital Asset Space Safer Bahrain’s central bank is drafting regulations on stablecoin issuance, the Middle Eastern country’s Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa recently disclosed. Once enacted, the stablecoins are expected to … Read more

National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investment Product

The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors a secure way to tap into bitcoin’s long-term growth potential. NBB Launches First Bitcoin-Linked Investment Product … Read more

Tether Invests $3 Million in Kem App to Boost USDT Usage in the Middle East

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and financial management. This collaboration aims to introduce USDT on Kem’s platform, promoting widespread adoption in the Middle East and enhancing financial inclusion. The investment is expected to improve economic conditions in countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, … Read more

Binance Now Fully Licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain to Offer Crypto Services

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it has received a full license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. “The crypto asset license will allow Binance to provide crypto-asset trading, custodial services, and portfolio management to customers under the supervision of the Bahrain regulators,” said the exchange. Binance Now Licensed in Bahrain Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced … Read more