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Payment Processor Invests in Dubai-Based Bitcoin Startup
Payment service provider PayFort is among the investors in a seed funding round announced by Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis.
BitOasis
By Pete Rizzo
May 24, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2016
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Markets
Middle east
Dubai Government Looks to Blockchain Amid 'Smart Cities' Drive
CoinDesk speaks to Noah Raford a key driver of Dubai's Museum of the Future initiative, which recently unveiled its support for blockchain tech.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 23, 2016 at 1:26 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2016
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Markets
Startups
Forbes Cover CEO Ola Doudin Talks Building Bitcoin Support in Dubai
CoinDesk profiles entrepreneur Ola Doudin who has emerged as a 'bitcoin pioneer' in the Middle East as the CEO of bitcoin startup BitOasis.
bitoasis, middle east
By Pete Rizzo
Mar 18, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2016
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Markets
Middle east
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Seeks to Spur Startup Growth
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council has revealed it plans to hold events this year that will seek to assist startups with job placement and investments.
middle east
By Pete Rizzo
Mar 16, 2016 at 1:13 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2016
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Markets
Kraken
Dubai Government Backs Expansive Blockchain Research Effort
A new organization has formed in the United Arab Emirates focused on blockchain technology applications.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 17, 2016 at 7:33 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2016
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Kuwait
Markets
Startups
BitOasis Expands Bitcoin Purchases in the Middle East
Dubai-based startup BitOasis has announced an expansion of its bitcoin wallet and exchange platform.
Kuwait
By Yessi Bello Perez
Oct 22, 2015 at 9:16 p.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2015
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abu dhabi, middle east
Markets
Mining
BitFury Hosts Secret Block Chain Summit in Middle East
Following the first Block Chain Summit at Sir Richard Branson's private Necker Island, BitFury has organized a follow up event in the Middle East.
abu dhabi, middle east
By Pete Rizzo
Oct 8, 2015 at 9:54 p.m. UTC
Oct 8, 2015
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Dubai, UAE
Tech
Remittances
Dubai's BitOasis Opens Bitcoin Buying Service at TechCrunch Disrupt
Dubai-based startup BitOasis has announced the launch of a bitcoin buying platform aimed at underbanked consumers in the Middle East.
Dubai, UAE
By Pete Rizzo
May 6, 2015 at 6:15 p.m. UTC
May 6, 2015
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hackathon
Markets
Israel
Bitcoin Billboard Wins Tel Aviv Hackathon
Over 20 hours of hacking at the Decentralize This! hackathon in Tel Aviv has resulted in the creation of bitcoin's own Million Dollar Homepage.
hackathon
By Aaron van Wirdum
Mar 17, 2015 at 2:36 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2015
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Markets
Exchanges
Bitcoin Exchange Igot Expands to Over 40 Countries
Australia-based exchange igot is opening up its services to over 40 countries, including all of the EU and parts of the Middle East and Africa.
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By Jon Southurst
Dec 4, 2014 at 11:03 a.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2014
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