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Turkey’s Paribu to buy CoinMENA in $240M deal, gaining Dubai & Bahrain licenses
Turkey-based exchange Paribu is acquiring Middle-East exchange CoinMENA in a deal worth up to $240 million, giving Paribu immediate regulatory access in Dubai and Bahrain.
“The acquisition accelerates regional consolidation under compliant, multi-jurisdiction crypto platforms, which is a sign that licensing and regulatory compliance remain central to global exchange growth.”zkSync Lite to be deprecated in 2026
zkSync announced that its original Layer-2 rollup, zkSync Lite, will be deprecated in 2026, shifting focus to newer ZKsync networks built on the “ZK Stack.”
“Phase-out of legacy rollups highlights the fast maturation of ZK-layer-2 infrastructure; users and developers will need to migrate, but the move streamlines ecosystem complexity and paves way for modern, scalable ZK systems.”Poland becomes EU’s lone holdout after failing to override veto on crypto bill
The Polish parliament failed to override a presidential veto on its crypto bill, making Poland the only EU country currently without approved law under the new regulatory framework.
“Regulatory fragmentation within the EU may complicate cross-border operations for EU-wide crypto firms, emphasizing the value of multi-jurisdiction compliance strategies.”US prosecutors seek 12-year prison term for Do Kwon in connection with $40B crypto collapse
U.S. prosecutors are calling for a 12-year sentence for Do Kwon over alleged fraud tied to a $40 billion crypto collapse.
“This pushes accountability for market failures into the legal system, underlining increased regulatory and legal scrutiny, which is a strong signal to founders and institutions about compliance and transparency consequences.”
📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK
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🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK
Global Blockchain Show 2025 Abu Dhabi
The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s most anticipated Web3 exhibition and conference, setting the stage for the region’s bold leap into blockchain innovation, enterprise integration, and regulatory leadership. Organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Blockchain, this premier event will host 7,000+ attendees, 250+ global speakers, 350+ pioneering companies, and 300+ media representatives under one roof at a world-class venue.
Date Dec 10-11
💬 EXPERT OPINION
Bitcoin gives us, for the first time, a way for one Internet user to transfer a unique piece of digital property to another Internet user, such that the transfer is guaranteed to be safe and secure, everyone knows that the transfer has taken place, and nobody can challenge the legitimacy of the transfer. The consequences of this breakthrough are hard to overstate.
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