Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Tap Payments has been named Best Payments Solution at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, recognizing its growth from a Kuwaiti startup into a regional payments infrastructure provider. The award highlights its focus on compliant, locally built solutions supporting digital commerce across MENA.
Paribu has acquired MENA-based crypto exchange CoinMENA in a transaction valued at up to $240 million, marking Türkiye’s largest fintech deal and its first cross-border digital asset acquisition. The move gives Paribu access to key regulatory licenses in Bahrain and Dubai, expanding its footprint into high-adoption markets. CoinMENA serves over 1.5 million users across 45 countries. The acquisition strengthens Paribu’s position as a regional fintech leader and signals growing consolidation in the global crypto industry.