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Washington Seizes $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Cryptocurrency Assets Amid Intensified Financial Pressure

Washington Seizes $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Cryptocurrency Assets Amid Intensified

The United States has announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets allegedly linked to Iran, marking a
NVIDIA and the New Geography of Global Power

NVIDIA and the New Geography of Global Power

NVIDIA has become one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market value exceeding $5 trillion, placing
Lebanon Sees Continued Growth in Digital Payments as Financial Sector Faces Transformation Pressure

Lebanon Sees Continued Growth in Digital Payments as Financial Sector

New figures released by Banque du Liban indicate continued growth in electronic payment adoption across Lebanon, highlighting the country’s gradual
Banque du Liban Reaffirms Commitment to Depositor Payments Under Circulars 158 and 166

Banque du Liban Reaffirms Commitment to Depositor Payments Under Circulars

Banque du Liban has reiterated its commitment to continuing payments to depositors under Circulars 158 and 166, emphasizing the importance
Banque du Liban Launches New Safeguard Measures to Help Remove Lebanon from FATF Grey List

Banque du Liban Launches New Safeguard Measures to Help Remove

Banque du Liban (BDL) issued a statement announcing the rollout of new precautionary measures aimed at strengthening Lebanon’s compliance framework
Launch of Blue Wallet Digital Platform at the Beirut Chamber of Commerce

Launch of Blue Wallet Digital Platform at the Beirut Chamber

A ceremony was held Thursday at the headquarters of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Chamber of Commerce to launch Blue
Lebanon’s Central Bank Bans Transfers from Sanctioned Entities

Lebanon’s Central Bank Bans Transfers from Sanctioned Entities

Central Bank of Lebanon Issues Strong Ban On 14 July 2025, the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) released Circular No.
Egypt’s Central Bank Approves Onebank: The Country’s First Fully Digital Bank

Egypt’s Central Bank Approves Onebank: The Country’s First Fully Digital

Central Bank Approval The Central Bank of Egypt has officially approved the transformation of Misr Digital Innovation Company into OneBank,
Blue Fintech Launches in Lebanon with Global Partnerships.

Blue Fintech Launches in Lebanon with Global Partnerships.

Blue Fintech Launches in Lebanon with Global Partnerships, A New Era for Digital Finance Begins In a bold and unprecedented
Lebanon officially blacklisted by the EU

Lebanon officially blacklisted by the EU

After being warned two months ago, Lebanon has officially entered the European Union’s blacklist due to its failure to present