Filip Bloch

UAE-based fintech Blum raised $5 million in a pre-seed and seed round. The round was led by gumi Cryptos Capital, Spartan, No Limit Holdings, YZi Labs and OKX. Ventures. Founded in 2024 by Gleb Kostarev and Vladimir Smerkis, Blum is a decentralised exchange, offering universal token access through gamification within a Telegram mini-app. For More Details: https://bit.ly/4gIC2DS

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Avalanche is deepening its commitment to the UAE and the broader Middle East and North Africa. The Avalanche Foundation has formally incorporated the Avalanche DLT Foundation within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), creating a dedicated regional hub for Web3 adoption, enterprise partnerships, government collaboration, and ecosystem growth. Created under ADGM’s purpose-built Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundations framework, this new entity gives Avalanche clear, trusted rails for governance, digital asset management, and compliant token-based programs, aligning institutional expectations with the realities of decentralized technology. This move strengthens Avalanche’s long-term presence in Abu Dhabi and across the region, providing a durable foundation for builders, institutions, and partners who want to build the future of Web3 on Avalanche. Read more about the Avalanche DLT Foundation in ADGM and what it means for regional growth: https://lnkd.in/e7m8wzuS

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UAE-based prop-tech startup Silkhaus, revolutionizing the short-term rental market in the #MiddleEast and #Asia, has announced the closing of a seven-figure Growth Round led by Nuwa Capital and Oraseya Capital, with participation from Impulse International, Yuj Ventures, Nordstar, and prominent family offices. The new #funding will fuel Silkhaus’s expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), where it is now open for bookings for guests from around the world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddx7VENx Silkhaus, Nuwa Capital, Oraseya Capital, Nordstar, Yuj, IMPULSE INTERNATIONAL, Aahan Bhojani, Ankit Shah, Sabine El Najjar, Peter May, Nitin Reen, Hassan Alfarsi, Julien Plouzeau, Omar Khan, Arnav Danthi #FintechNewsUAE #Silkhaus #Funding #Investment #Proptech #VCs #CapitalInvestment #VentureCapital #UAEStartups #StartupFunding #GCC #KSA #MiddleEast #UAEfintechNews

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In the world’s largest real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation initiative to date, MAG, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has signed a $3 billion tokenisation agreement with MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution based in Dubai, and Mavryk, a leading blockchain innovator. The partnership will bring MAG’s high-value real estate developments onto the blockchain, making them available to global investors via MultiBank.io’s fully regulated RWA marketplace. Once launched, holders of the RWA assets will be able to earn yield distributed daily on the MultiBank.io platform. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9FUMFBN #blockchain #tokenisation #realestate #dubai #khaleejtimes

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🚀 $12.2M Raised. New Markets. Strategic Licenses. Pioneering Partnerships Big moves from Fuze as it accelerates toward becoming the leading digital asset infrastructure provider across MENA and Turkiye Backed by Galaxy and e& Capital; Fuze has raised $12.2 million in Series A funding to expand its platform across fast-growing markets. With a product suite already serving leading banks and fintechs, Fuze is now building on several key milestones: 📌 Licensed by the UAE Central Bank: Fuze has secured a Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (RPSCS) license from the CBUAE, enabling advanced payment features such as virtual IBANs and AI-powered compliance tools. 🤝 Powering the Ecosystem: Fuze’s platform is already being integrated by Wio Bank, and in one of the world’s first Shariah-compliant digital asset partnerships, by ruya, a digital bank. These collaborations set a new standard for regional innovation and inclusion 🇦🇪 🇹🇷 Expanding into Turkiye: Fuze Teknoloji A.Ş. has been listed by Turkey’s Capital Markets Board (SPK) as an eligible entity under the country’s new crypto regulations, subject to final regulatory approval. Turkey’s dynamic banking and fintech market presents a major opportunity for Fuze’s infrastructure. Ayşegül Şensoy Huge congratulations to my favourite co-founders Mo Ali Yusuf, Arpit Mehta, Srijan R Shetty and the entire Fuze team. Proud to see what you’re building — the region needs exactly this kind of bold, regulated innovation. #FuzeFinance #Fintech #DigitalAssets #Turkiye #MENA #CBUAE #SPK #CryptoRegulation #WioBank #Ruya #ShariahCompliant #DigitalBank #IslamicFintech #BankPartnerships #Payments #StartupFunding #fintechnews https://lnkd.in/dyHkhGEb

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Zhann Jochinke, Chief Operating Officer at Property Monitor, offers expert insight on Dubai’s Real Estate Tokenisation Project, signaling a distinct structural shift in property ownership and trading. Launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) in coordination with VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA], the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION, and the Central Bank of The UAE, it introduces blockchain-backed fractional ownership. Implemented under the Real Estate Evolution Space (REES), it positions Dubai as a pioneer in the Middle East. This builds on a decade of digital trust with e-title deeds and smart escrow systems. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dn5pbp7x #DubaiRealEstate #Tokenisation #Blockchain #PropTech #FractionalOwnership #REES

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RAK DAO has launched Builder’s Oasis, a $2M accelerator program designed to empower Web3 startups in gaming, AI, and blockchain infrastructure. 🌍 150+ applicants expected 💰 Up to $100K in funding from XDC Network 📍 Exclusive demo days in Dubai & RAK 🎯 Final showcase before TOKEN2049 Ritesh Kakkad , co-founder of XDC Network , added, “At XDC Network, we’ve always believed in the power of pragmatic, real-world adoption for blockchain. ‘Builder’s Oasis’ aligns perfectly with our focus on delivering tangible solutions that bridge traditional finance and decentralized systems. Through this accelerator, we aim to empower startups to push boundaries—whether it’s in trade finance, tokenization, or next-generation gaming.” 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_VhEt2D #XDCNetwork RAK Digital Assets Oasis #BuildersOasis #Web3 #Blockchain #Gaming #AI

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Dubai’s real estate market surpassed all expectations in 2024, with ready-home and off-plan sales registering annual upticks of 12.3% and 76.4%, respectively. Villa communities fared particularly well last year, exceeding ten-year price peaks. Many of these properties have seen their valuations double over four years, which is impressive to say the least. I am pleased to see that analysts at ValuStrat are predicting further growth in 2025. https://lnkd.in/dZFgb_zE #Dubai #propertymarket #realestate

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RAK DAO has unveiled Builder’s Oasis, a $2M accelerator program supporting Web3 startups in gaming, #AI, and #blockchain infrastructure. The program aims to attract 150+ global applicants, with select startups eligible for up to $100K in funding from XDC Network. 🌐 Shortlisted teams will participate in exclusive demo days in Dubai & Ras Al Khaimah, leading up to TOKEN2049 in April 2025. 🗞 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRJkkXwf 🔗 Read more about the accelerator program: https://lnkd.in/dTdDmVzS

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Zhann Jochinke, Chief Operating Officer at Property Monitor, offers expert insight on Dubai’s Real Estate Tokenisation Project, signaling a distinct structural shift in property ownership and trading. Launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) in coordination with VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA], the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION, and the Central Bank of The UAE, it introduces blockchain-backed fractional ownership. Implemented under the Real Estate Evolution Space (REES), it positions Dubai as a pioneer in the Middle East. This builds on a decade of digital trust with e-title deeds and smart escrow systems. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHfpaC-N #DubaiRealEstate #Tokenisation #Blockchain #PropTech #FractionalOwnership #REES

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The UAE is tokenizing almost all of its real estate. In line with the Dubai Government’s vision to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the emirate’s position as a global hub for technological innovation and smart real estate investment, the Dubai Land Department signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Crypto.com to develop a digital investment environment for virtual real estate assets and explore the use of blockchain technologies and digital currencies within the sector. https://lnkd.in/g6GkrGhQ

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This week, IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) announced plans to launch a new Dirham-backed stablecoin, which will be fully regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE and issued by FAB. The exciting news is that the stablecoin will be built on the ADI blockchain, an advanced technology developed in the UAE that will provide a secure and compliant network for next-generation blockchain payments. By launching AE Coin on the ADI Blockchain, it offers a secure, regulated, and scalable solution that addresses local needs such as e-commerce and remittances. The ADI Foundation isn’t just launching a stablecoin, it’s building a digital infrastructure that could redefine finance globally, with potential impact on billions in emerging markets. The ADI Foundation is a game changer because it combines blockchain technology with a vision of global financial inclusion and universality. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSMafwhC

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