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201 Arrested in Crackdown on Cybercrime in Middle East, North Africa

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201 Arrested in Crackdown on Cybercrime in Middle East, North Africa 2026-05-19 at 14:05 By Ionut Arghire The 13-country effort, named Operation Ramz, targeted cyber threats in the Middle East and North Africa region. The post 201 Arrested in Crackdown on Cybercrime in Middle East, North Africa appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an […]

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Middle East on the Brink: Iran-US-Israel Hostilities Trigger Cyber-Kinetic Conflict

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Middle East on the Brink: Iran-US-Israel Hostilities Trigger Cyber-Kinetic Conflict 2026-03-03 at 19:46 By Ashish Khaitan The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has entered one of its most volatile phases in decades. On February 28, 2026, tensions that had been simmering for years erupted into a full‑blown conflict involving the Islamic Republic of Iran,

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Middle East Cybersecurity in 2024: From Zero-Day Exploits to Supply Chain Attacks 

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Middle East Cybersecurity in 2024: From Zero-Day Exploits to Supply Chain Attacks  2024-11-19 at 15:49 By Cyble Overview  In 2024, the Middle East faces an escalating wave of cyberattacks amid its rapid digital transformation, with zero-day exploits and advanced attack techniques targeting critical infrastructure, government entities, and supply chains. Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities like

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Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom

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Chainalysis sets up regional HQ in Dubai amid local crypto boom 2024-05-08 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph by Savannah Fortis Chainalysis relocates its regional headquarters to Dubai, reflecting the UAE’s progressive stance toward blockchain technology. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Iraq commitment to capture flare gas sparks crypto mining speculation

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Iraq commitment to capture flare gas sparks crypto mining speculation 2024-04-16 at 23:01 By Cointelegraph by Tristan Greene Iraq is looking to reduce both pollution and its dependence on fossil fuels. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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PAXG hit new high on Middle East tensions, raising questions about Bitcoin

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PAXG hit new high on Middle East tensions, raising questions about Bitcoin 2024-04-15 at 09:01 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Tensions in the Middle East ramped up over the weekend following an Iranian drone and missile attack, which saw the price of PAX Gold and Bitcoin reacting very differently. This article is an excerpt from

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Binance says decision to pull Abu Dhabi licensing bid unrelated to US settlement

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Binance says decision to pull Abu Dhabi licensing bid unrelated to US settlement 08/12/2023 at 01:02 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to one felony count in the United States in November, may not be able to return to the UAE before being sentenced. This article is an

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Crypto Biz: UAE’s regulatory structure draws crypto firms, Canaan’s revenue slumps, and more

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Crypto Biz: UAE’s regulatory structure draws crypto firms, Canaan’s revenue slumps, and more 03/12/2023 at 19:02 By Cointelegraph by Ana Paula Pereira The United Arab Emirates increasingly attracts Web3 companies to its jurisdictions, becoming the center of global crypto innovation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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IOTA launches $100 million Abu Dhabi foundation for Middle East expansion

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IOTA launches $100 million Abu Dhabi foundation for Middle East expansion 29/11/2023 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis The IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation is the first to receive approval from regulators in Abu Dhabi after its financial authority passed a new, related law earlier in the month. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com

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Crypto.com granted Dubai crypto license

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Crypto.com granted Dubai crypto license 14/11/2023 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph By Tom Mitchelhill The license is pending operational approval and allows Crypto.com’s Dubai entity to offer exchange, broker-dealer, and lending and borrowing services. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Metaverse projects failed on lack of correct business model: MetaMinds CEO

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Metaverse projects failed on lack of correct business model: MetaMinds CEO 06/11/2023 at 14:03 By Cointelegraph By Hermi De Ramos As the metaverse loses its appeal to some global tech leaders, MetaMinds Group CEO Sandra Helou argues that failures in metaverse initiatives resulted from a lack of proper business models. This article is an excerpt

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Saudi’s NEOM partners with Animoca Brands for regional Web3 development

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Saudi’s NEOM partners with Animoca Brands for regional Web3 development 30/10/2023 at 15:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis Saudi Arabia’s forthcoming regional development project, NEOM, has partnered with Animoca Brands to push Web3 in the region and a potential $50 million investment deal. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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UAE emirate launches new free zone for digital assets, Web3 and AI

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UAE emirate launches new free zone for digital assets, Web3 and AI 19/10/2023 at 14:02 By Cointelegraph By Hermi De Ramos Ras Al Khaimah, known for its rich cultural sites, is turning to the virtual assets sector to diversify its economy away from traditional avenues such as tourism. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com

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Bahrain’s Bank ABC using JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain for cross-border payments

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Bahrain’s Bank ABC using JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain for cross-border payments 26/09/2023 at 20:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen After two years of experiments, JPMorgan and the Bahraini bank will offer U.S. dollar payment settlement in several countries, with plans to expand to euro service as well. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

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UAE-Linked APT Targets Middle East Government With New ‘Deadglyph’ Backdoor

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UAE-Linked APT Targets Middle East Government With New ‘Deadglyph’ Backdoor 26/09/2023 at 17:16 By Ionut Arghire UAE-linked APT group Stealth Falcon has used the new Deadglyph backdoor in an attack targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East. The post UAE-Linked APT Targets Middle East Government With New ‘Deadglyph’ Backdoor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Binance pledges $3M in BNB to Morocco earthquake victims

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Binance pledges $3M in BNB to Morocco earthquake victims 12/09/2023 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis Binance said it will issue a series of airdrops worth up to $100 in BNB to users located in Morocco’s highly impacted Marrakech region. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East

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US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East 01/09/2023 at 16:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis The U.S. Department of Commerce denied blocking AI chip sales to the Middle East and remained silent about whether the requirements were only imposed on specific countries. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

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