Interview From Binance to Ava Labs: Alex Chehade on Regulation, Innovation, and What’s Next for Crypto August 18, 2025 / September 1, 2025 by admin The Middle East is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic regions for crypto innovation, shaping the global conversation around regulation, adoption, and digital asset infrastructure. At the heart of this transformation is Alex Chehade, based in Abu Dhabi, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s digital asset landscape. Recently holding the […] Read more » Crypto Dubai Regulation United Arab Emirates
Interview Nigeria’s First Regulated Stablecoin on the Rise August 15, 2025 / August 18, 2025 by admin This week, we’re speaking with Uyoyo Ogedegbe, the Mananging Director behind cNGN, Africa’s first regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Nigerian Naira. Unlike the eNaira, Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), cNGN is privately issued by a regulated entity and runs on public, open blockchains. The result is more interoperability, more programmability, and more ways […] Read more » Africa Nigeria Stablecoin
Interview Scaling Web3 Worldwide: The ICP Playbook for Global Community Growth July 31, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by admin With community hubs in over 30 countries, DFINITY is quietly building one of the most global Web3 networks in the world. Powered by the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), this high-performance blockchain supports AI on-chain, real-world apps, and a growing developer base. In this interview, Clement Chaikov, Community Programs Lead at DFINITY, shares how the team is scaling culture alongside code, adapting locally, connecting globally, and building trust that lasts. Read more » Dfinity Dubai ecosystem ICP Middle East
Interview Why NODO Bet on AI: Lessons from 3 Pivots in the Evolution of a DeFi Protocol July 13, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by admin At Adaverse, we’ve always looked for founders who don’t just follow trends, they challenge them. That’s why we invested in NODO, a DeFi protocol that has consistently evolved with the realities of the market. What started as a play-to-earn community pivoted into a prediction market, and now, into something far more ambitious: an AI-powered liquidity […] Read more » Africa Agentic AI Interview Pivots Sui Yield generator
Interview Africa Onchain: a Conversation with Yele Bademosi June 26, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by admin My mission has always been the same: to democratize access to economic opportunity regardless of geography. Leaving medical school wasn’t a detour, it was the first real decision I made for me. I knew I wanted to solve real problems and empower people with access. Read more » Africa Fintech Interview Nigeria
Interview Ecosystem at Scale: How Solana Is Shaping the Middle East’s Blockchain Future June 13, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by admin Solana has firmly established itself as a foundational layer for scalable, high-throughput blockchain applications — and in the process, it’s attracted a rapidly growing global community of developers and users. That momentum is now expanding into the Middle East. Earlier this year, the Solana Foundation signed an MoU with Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, signaling […] Read more » ecosystem Interview Saudi Arabia Solana UAE
Interview Bridging Worlds: How Dr. Abeer is Connecting Academia, Industry, and National Vision June 2, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by admin In this week’s exclusive interview, we sit down with Dr. Abeer S. Al-Humaimeedy, a pioneering leader in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, and the current Vice Dean for Development and Quality at King Saud University’s College of Computer and Information Sciences. As the founder of the Blockchain and Web3 Lab (Blockh) and a driving […] Read more » Interview Saudi Arabia Web3
Interview The Architecture of Trust: Frederik Gregaard on Cardano’s Evolution from Protocol to Global Utility June 2, 2025 / July 31, 2025 by admin Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano FoundationFew blockchain projects have maintained the consistent focus on scientific rigor, sustainability, and real-world utility that characterizes Cardano. With over 5.2 million wallets and a robust ecosystem comprising hundreds of decentralized applications, Cardano is a leading proof-of-stake blockchain – ranked 9th globally […] Read more » Cardano Interview
Insight Writing Bridging Traditional Finance and DeFi: The Role of Converge April 6, 2025 / April 14, 2025 by admin The worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) are starting to merge—and Converge, a new Layer-1 blockchain, is designed to accelerate that connection. Built specifically for real-world assets (RWAs), Converge creates a bridge between regulated institutions and on-chain financial markets. But will it lead to true integration between these two sectors? That’s the big […] Read more » DeFi
Insight Writing The African Fintech Revolution: A $47 Billion Opportunity by 2028 March 27, 2025 / April 14, 2025 by admin Africa’s fintech sector is defying the continent’s economic challenges with remarkable resilience and growth. Despite global financial tightening, rising living costs, and currency devaluations, the industry has maintained an impressive 8% annual revenue growth from 2018 to 2023. According to McKinsey, this trajectory is set to accelerate to 10% through 2028, potentially reaching a staggering […] Read more » Africa Fintech
