Global Blockchain Business Council appoints Ola Lind as the UAE Ambassador

The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) has named Ola Lind as one of its 2022 Ambassadors.Ola Lind is one of three ambassadors representing the UAE, along with Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan and Makki Ibrahim.

MetaWeek to take place in Dubai on March 7-10, 2022

MetaWeek will have a Metaverse track with thought leaders from finance, technology, media, and investment, as well as a more typical blockchain track addressing topics like scalability, market integrity, digital assets, decentralised finance management, and so on.

GARTNER predicts a 30% drop in criminal cryptocurrency transactions by 2024

Transparent blockchains are much easier platforms on which to track criminal payments than siloed, legacy payment systems ever were. Today about 23 blockchains make up approximately 99% of all blockchains’ market cap. This means that effective anti-blockchain-fraud systems must integrate with just 23 totally transparent platforms rather than thousands of enterprise systems and payment networks.

du receives Stage 2 Gold Star recognition from CSA

du, from EITC has earned prestigious Stage 2 Gold Star recognition from the CSA, said a company statement.This recognition, according to the statement, has strengthened du’s position as a major digital transformation and security enabler in the region.Being the first Blockchain platform provider in the world to receive the CSA Stage 2 Gold Star demonstrates du’s hands-on commitment to business security.

Aladdin.life disrupts UAE retail with 100% Value Back shopping platform

Aladdin Reward Coins can be redeemed for discounts on the Aladdin Reward shop, which now offers a diverse selection of consumer electronics from hundreds of brands and stores. In contrast to other reward programmes, where 100 loyalty points often translate to AED 1 upon redemption, Aladdin offers an AED 1 discount for every Coin.