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Brent Oil Surges to $116 Amid Iran Conflict and Refinery Attack, Bitcoin Slides as Energy Shortage Fears Rise
Blockchain & Crypto

Brent Oil Surges to $116 Amid Iran Conflict and Refinery Attack, Bitcoin Slides as Energy Shortage Fears Rise

Global financial markets are experiencing renewed turbulence as oil prices continue their rapid surge, moving well past $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in Iran and the wider Middle East.

Bahrain’s Fintech Ambitions at Crossroads: Could the Region’s New War Change What Fintech Revolution Summit Revealed?
Articles

Bahrain’s Fintech Ambitions at Crossroads: Could the Region’s New War Change What Fintech Revolution Summit Revealed?

The Fintech Revolution Summit in Bahrain took place just a few weeks before the geopolitical landscape in the region shifted dramatically. Just as the summit’s conclusions on where the kingdom stands in a regional fintech race were still circulating among the event attendees, US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, followed by Iranian retaliatory […]

How Embedded Crypto Services Emerge in the Gulf Region: BBK Use Case
Articles

How Embedded Crypto Services Emerge in the Gulf Region: BBK Use Case

In late 2025, the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance Bahrain to integrate crypto services directly into its mobile banking application, marking a notable milestone for digital finance in the Gulf.

Bahrain Powers the Next Wave of Financial Innovation: Fintech Revolution Summit 2026 Announced in Manama
Events

Bahrain Powers the Next Wave of Financial Innovation: Fintech Revolution Summit 2026 Announced in Manama

Bahrain is gearing up to take a leading role in the global fintech movement as TraiCon Events officially announces the Fintech Revolution Summit – Bahrain 2026, set to take place on 11th February 2026 in Hotel Crowne Plaza Manama.

Alipay+ and BENEFIT Prepare Major Cross-Border Payments Expansion in Bahrain
Fintech & Ecommerce

Alipay+ and BENEFIT Prepare Major Cross-Border Payments Expansion in Bahrain

Bahrain is set to become one of the next key hubs for Alipay+ in the Middle East as Ant International and BENEFIT move forward with a partnership announced in late November 2025.

20th Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)-Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Islamic Banking and Finance Conference Successfully Concluded
Finance & Economics

20th Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)-Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Islamic Banking and Finance Conference Successfully Concluded

The conference attracted remarkable participation from a distinguished lineup of Islamic finance experts, senior Shari’ah scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders

National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investments
News

National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investments

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has introduced a Bitcoin-linked Structured Investment for accredited investors – the first offering of a kind in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) region.

Trusted Crypto Exchanges in Bahrain
Blockchain & Crypto

Trusted Crypto Exchanges in Bahrain

Bahrain encourages the adoption of innovative financial technologies with a proactive regulatory approach and a crypto-friendly environment. Not only have global cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain firms set up operations in the country, but several local financial institutions and startups are also exploring blockchain technology and cryptocurrency services in Bahrain.

Crypto.com Expands to Bahrain With a Fresh License
News

Crypto.com Expands to Bahrain With a Fresh License

The crypto exchange Crypto.com receives approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to provide payment service provider (PSP) services in the country.

Bahrain Fintech Revolution Summit 2024
Events

Bahrain Fintech Revolution Summit 2024

BAHRAIN’S DIGITAL FINANCE FRONTIER: FINTECH UNLEASHED Manama, Bahrain – 22/11/23 We TraiCon Events will be hosting Bahrain’s premier fintech event titled as “Fintech Revolution Summit” scheduled on 14th & 15th February 2024 in Manam Bahrain – A Leading Financial Hub of MENA. This summit aims to bring together 750+ BFSI experts & fintech leaders to […]