Coronavirus epidemic could speed up the launch of digital yuan
Government has seized and quarantined old paper notes to prevent the spread of virus...
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More Saudi CEOs consider cybersecurity risks the greatest threat to business
Six out of 10 CEOs in the Kingdom feel they are now prepared for a cyberattack in the future...
Safaricom might award contract to Huawei for its 5G rollout this year
Safaricom involving Huawei in its 5G network could hinder talks on a free trade agreement between the US and Kenya...
Dubai to establish tax-free Crypto Valley to enhance business landscape
The DMCC Crypto Valley is in line with the UAE Blockchain Strategy 2021...
Dubai to launch blockchain platform for instant bank account facility
In order to do so, Dubai has set up a blockchain consortium consisting of six UAE banks...
Bahrain’s GFH acquires 70% stake in Dubai fintech Marshal
While GFH will hold a 6.3% stake in Marshal, GFH’s investors will hold up to 63.7%...
MUFG to invest over $700 mn in Singapore’s Grab
Both parties will jointly develop financial services such as insurance which will be available on Grab’s app...
SoftBank targets Latin America with additional $1 billion fund
SoftBank will target ecommerce, healthcare, fintech, mobility and insurance startups in the region...
Binance applies for operating licence in Singapore under new legislation
The crypto operator has an office set up in Singapore and is backed by Temasek...
CGS-CIMB launches online stock trading platform for retail investors
The online trading platform, called iTrade, is also designed to attract students in Indonesia...