Bahrain introduces its first stablecoin regulatory framework, marking a milestone in digital asset regulation in the country.
Bahrain introduces a regulatory framework for stablecoins requiring 1:1 fiat backing and audits for licensed issuers. The move aims to enhance transparency and solidify Bahrain's role in crypto development.
Bahrain Central Bank sets a regulatory precedent with new stablecoin rules, raising questions about crypto's future surge.
The CBB has introduced the SIO oversight module to streamline stablecoin issuance.
Abraaj Restaurants Group adopts Bitcoin as treasury reserve, becoming the first publicly traded company in the Middle East to do so.
A1 Abraaj becomes the first Middle Eastern public company to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, indicating a major shift in regional finance.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group becomes the first publicly listed company in the Middle East to transfer part of its corporate treasury into Bitcoin.
Al Abraaj Restaurants Group in Bahrain partners with 10X Capital to incorporate Bitcoin into its corporate treasury, marking the first such move by a publicly listed Bahraini company.
Bahrain's AlAbraaj Restaurants invests in Bitcoin with 10X Capital.
AlAbraaj Restaurants Group adopts a Bitcoin treasury strategy, aiming to align with Sharia-compliant finance in the Middle East.
Bahrain-based AlAbraaj Restaurants adopts a Bitcoin treasury strategy to enhance shareholder value and expand into the finance sector, partnering with 10X Capital.
Al Abraaj Group adopts Bitcoin as a treasury asset, becoming the first public firm in the Middle East to do so.
Bahrain’s Al Abraaj Restaurants Group sets a precedent in the Middle East by adding Bitcoin to its treasury reserves, marking the first publicly listed company in the region to adopt cryptocurrency in this way.
Binance's BPay Global obtains a license from Bahrain's Central Bank, enhancing the company's Middle East presence.
Singapore Gulf Bank integrates crypto with forex services for personal banking in Bahrain, bridging traditional finance with digital assets.
ATME launches gold-backed tokens, merging traditional gold with blockchain for seamless trading.
Gold-backed tokens gain popularity as gold prices reach new highs, with a Bahrain-regulated crypto exchange entering the $1B tokenized gold market.
Bahrain's ATME exchange introduces gold-backed tokens, a revolutionary step supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain, offering secure gold investments without storage hassles.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim discusses cryptocurrency frameworks during UAE visit, enhancing ties with Bahrain in key sectors like tourism and manufacturing.
Bahrain's central bank is creating rules for stablecoin issuance to lower costs and enhance financial access.
Ethereum network activity surges, with daily new addresses reaching an eight-month high of 130,200. Can Ethereum hit $5,000?
Bahrain's Crown Prince becomes the first to receive a Crypto.com card, highlighting the country's involvement in crypto and boosting digital finance in the region.
Crypto.com partners with Mastercard to introduce prepaid cards in the GCC, starting with Bahrain, enhancing crypto-to-fiat conversion and rewards.
Crypto.com partners with Mastercard to issue digital payment cards in the GCC, starting with Bahrain.
Crypto.com plans to introduce a Mastercard-powered card in Bahrain, offering up to 8% rewards on spending across all card tiers.
Crypto.com and Mastercard are partnering to enhance the digital payments industry in the GCC region.
Singapore Gulf Bank plans to raise $50 million and acquire a stablecoin payment company by 2025, aiming to strengthen its position in the financial sector.
Bahrain-backed Singapore Gulf Bank launches digital asset custody and trading services, aiming to bridge Asian and Middle Eastern markets, bolstering Bahrain's role in digital finance.
Binance's CZ announced that Bahrain is showing increasing support for cryptocurrencies, with Binance obtaining a banking license there.
Singapore Gulf Bank launches crypto corporate banking in Bahrain, first of its kind by a bank in the region.
NBB launches Gulf's first Bitcoin-linked investment amid China's weak economic stimulus, potentially leading investors back to crypto, says QCP Capital.
National Bank of Bahrain launches its first Bitcoin investment fund for institutional investors, offering exposure to BTC gains with capped thresholds and full downside protection.