Lara Abdul Malak

Author
Lara Abdul Malak

Lara Abdul Malak

Author

Lara Abdul Malak is a tech journalist for more than 15 years. She covers blockchain, crypto, tokenization and Web3 news coming out of the MENA region. She wrote for Cointelegraph Arabic Middle East. She studied political science at the American University of Beirut. She got interested in blockchain after interviewing Vitalik Buterin in 2014.

Author’s Articles

  • ADGM to regulate fiat-referenced tokens for payment in UAE

    ADGM to regulate fiat-referenced tokens for payment in UAE
    August 20, 2024 Regulation
  • UAE DMCC Freezone H1 2024 growth results spurred by crypto, gaming, and AI sectors

    UAE DMCC Freezone H1 2024 growth results spurred by crypto, gaming, and AI sectors
    August 12, 2024 Tech
  • Qatar Central Bank explains details of its CBDC project

    Qatar Central Bank explains details of its CBDC project
    July 29, 2024 News
  • In 2024 African Blockchain businesses raised $34.7 million across 12 deals

    In 2024 African Blockchain businesses raised $34.7 million across 12 deals
    July 17, 2024 News
  • Virtual assets on the list of UAE's 100 new AML/CTF recommendations

    Virtual assets are considered in UAE’s 100 new AML/CTF recommendations
    July 16, 2024 News
  • UAE digital bank to utilize Swiss Fintech Taurus for digital asset infrastructure

    UAE digital bank to utilize Swiss Fintech Taurus for digital asset infrastructure
    July 3, 2024 News
  • Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX expands in MENA with BitOasis acquisition

    Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX expands in MENA with BitOasis acquisition
    July 3, 2024 News
  • To a BRICS CBDC or not a BRICS CBDC replacing the petro dollar that is the question

    To a BRICS CBDC or not a BRICS CBDC; replacing the petrodollar, that is the question
    July 2, 2024 USDC
  • The Hashgraph Association and Qatar-regulated Blade Labs use DLT to reduce the cost of financial services in MENA

    The Hashgraph Association and Qatar-regulated Blade Labs use DLT to reduce the cost of financial services in MENA
    June 26, 2024 News
  • UAE central bank launches fintech sandbox including DLT and blockchain

    UAE central bank launches fintech sandbox including DLT and blockchain
    June 25, 2024 News
  • BitOasis receives crypto license in Bahrain

    MENA crypto broker BitOasis receives license in Bahrain
    June 19, 2024 News
  • Laser Digital holds two crypto broker licenses in UAE

    Laser Digital receives second crypto broker license in UAE
    June 19, 2024 News
  • Bermuda and ADGM regulatory authority join forces to build digital assets ecosystem

    Bermuda and ADGM regulatory authorities join forces to build digital assets ecosystem
    June 10, 2024 News
  • WISeKey partners with The Hashgraph Association to bring DePin to Saudi Arabia

    WISeKey partners with The Hashgraph Association to bring DePin to Saudi Arabia
    June 5, 2024 News
  • UAE Central Bank meets and approves issuance of stablecoin regulation

    UAE Central Bank Approves Issuance of Stablecoin Regulation
    June 4, 2024 News
  • Qatar launches its CBDC project using DLT and AI technology

    Qatar Launches Its CBDC Project Using DLT and AI Technology
    June 2, 2024 News
  • US and Saudi Based CarbonMeta Files US Patent for Tracking CO2 in Concrete

    US and Saudi Based CarbonMeta Files US Patent for Tracking CO2 in Concrete
    May 29, 2024 News
  • Iraq gets DLT carbon credit regulated exchange

    Iraq Gets DLT Carbon Credit Regulated Exchange
    May 24, 2024 News
  • The Hashgraph Association Partners with the QFC to launch a $50 million Digital Assets Venture Studio in Qatar

    The Hashgraph Association Partners with the QFC to launch a $50 million Digital Assets Venture Studio in Qatar
    May 16, 2024 News
  • MENA regulated RAIN crypto exchange admits to breach noting all customer funds are safe

    MENA regulated Rain crypto exchange admits to breach noting all customer funds are safe
    May 14, 2024 News
  • Global blockchain intelligence platform Chainalysis launches Asia Southern Europe MEA headquarters from UAE

    Global blockchain intelligence platform Chainalysis launches Asia Southern Europe MEA headquarters from UAE
    May 8, 2024 News
  • BitPanda enters MENA with crypto trading infrastructure offering

    Bitpanda enters MENA with crypto trading infrastructure offering
    May 8, 2024 News