1 March 2026
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Web3 & Blockchain

Beyon Money and SwiftX Launch Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Payments in Bahrain

Shahzaib02 mins

Beyon Money has launched live stablecoin-powered cross-border payments through a new partnership with global money transfer operator SwiftX. Using blockchain-based settlement, the solution enables faster, cheaper, and more transparent international transactions while reducing foreign exchange and operational costs. The collaboration strengthens Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem and positions Beyon Money as a regional leader in next-generation digital payment infrastructure.

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Paribu acquires CoinMENA in Türkiye’s largest fintech deal, expanding regulated footprint into the MENA region

Shahzaib03 mins

Paribu’s acquisition of CoinMENA reshapes the regional crypto landscape. It combines Türkiye’s leading digital asset platform with MENA’s most established regulated exchange, creating a powerful multi-market operator with deep compliance credentials, strong technology, and a wide user base—setting a new benchmark for digital asset growth across both regions.

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Grassroots Web3 Communities Are Quietly Redefining the Gulf’s Digital Future

Shahzaib03 mins

Across the Gulf, grassroots Web3 communities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Bahrain are driving real adoption through meetups, hackathons, and hands-on collaboration. These gatherings lower barriers, deepen skills, and connect developers with institutional players, making them a powerful force shaping the region’s next wave of digital innovation beyond regulation and investment.

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WhiteBIT Partners with Saudi Royal Holding to Build Kingdom’s Blockchain Infrastructure Under Vision 2030

Shahzaib03 mins

Saudi Arabia has partnered with major European crypto exchange WhiteBIT to build national blockchain infrastructure, including stock market tokenization, CBDC framework development, and national data computing centers. The strategic cooperation, backed by Royal Holding, aligns with Vision 2030 and strengthens Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a regional blockchain and digital finance leader amid rapid industry growth and increasing global competition.

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Global Crypto Exchanges Support Saudi Arabia’s Plans to Launch Regulated Stablecoins

Shahzaib05 mins

Saudi Arabia’s plan to introduce regulated stablecoins is earning strong support from major global exchanges including Bybit and BingX, who see it as a milestone for the region’s digital finance landscape. Backed by the CMA and SAMA, the initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, speed up cross-border payments, and unlock innovation across fintech, real estate, and retail. As the Kingdom’s fintech sector rapidly expands, stablecoins are poised to become a key pillar of its digital transformation strategy.

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