Blockchain Press Releases
Bitget Report: Middle East Crypto Market Surges, Daily Traders Up 166% in Year
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bitget Research, the research arm of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company Bitget, has released an in-depth report on cryptocurrency adoption in the Middle East region. The document delves into key aspects influencing the rate of adoption, as well as their impact on user behavior.
Key takeaways:
- In 2024, there was an average of 500,000 daily crypto traders locally, marking a 166% increase year-over-year.
- The UAE leads the region in crypto adoption, with 72% of local users investing in Bitcoin.
- Local countries predominantly rely on global centralized exchanges, with minimal demand for local exchange platforms.
- Crypto adoption in the region is projected to reach 700,000 daily traders by the end of 2024.
- This growth is attributed to favorable local crypto regulations, the approval of Bitcoin ETFs, and the increasing attractiveness of digital assets amid a market upturn.
Centralized exchanges have seen the biggest inflow of users engaged in cryptocurrency trading in the six countries examined throughout the study, with over 500,000 daily active users on average in February of 2024, as compared to 300,000 in February of last year. The UAE has showcased the highest cryptocurrency adoption rate in the region. The approval of BTC Spot ETFs and the continuous rise in the total market value of cryptocurrencies is deemed to be the main contributor to such a rise in interest on the part of local users.
The leading position of the UAE as a hub of crypto activity is not surprising, considering that it has the most crypto-friendly policies in the Middle East. In the meantime, most other countries are gradually improving their cryptocurrency regulations, moving from outright bans to a more compliant approach to stream new investments, projects, and users to their jurisdictions.
The UAE has also seen the highest statistics in terms of interest towards cryptocurrencies, as 29% of users surveyed during the study believe that digital assets offer a more convenient way of holding assets. Another 34% of users are cryptocurrency traders, and 22% use them for daily payments. Users in the UAE have also expressed the highest willingness to invest in BTC and ETH, BTC being referred to as “digital gold” by UAE users, with 72% of the latter investing in the asset.
The research revealed that Middle Eastern countries are heavily reliant on global-level centralized exchanges. Local exchange platforms like Rain and M2 are not even in the Top-10 in terms of absolute traffic. The Bitget research division has attributed such lackluster values to the lower variety and liquidity of tradable assets on local exchanges compared to global exchanges, as well as the convenience of local currency deposit and withdrawal channels available on most global competing platforms.
Decentralized exchanges are also among the go-to venues for users across the Middle East. The primary platforms for P2P trading are based on blockchains like Solana, BSC, and Ethereum, and include DEXs such as Uniswap, Pancakeswap, Raydium, and others. Decentralized exchange aggregators like 1inch and Jupiter are used to a lesser extent. Related analysis of user preferences has uncovered that Trust Wallet, MetaMask, Phantom, Coinbase Wallet, and Bitget Wallet are the Top 5 wallets among users from the Middle East region.
The report released by Bitget highlights in conclusion that cryptocurrency adoption rates in the Middle East are expected to continue rising from 330,000 daily active users in 2023 to around 700,000 by the end of 2024. The main factors influencing such growth are favorable crypto regulation in the analyzed countries, as well as the investment attractiveness of digital assets as a whole in light of a market upturn.
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, states: “We are excited about the potential of the Middle East market and anticipate continued growth in both users and market size. The UAE, in particular, holds significant importance as a base within the region. It has emerged as a hub for cryptocurrency talents, funds, and enterprises, while also steadily gaining global influence in the crypto space. We look forward to contributing to and witnessing the further development of this dynamic market.”
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 20 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and official eSports events organizer PGL.
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Blockchain Press Releases
bbSOL Unveils its Largest Airdrop on Bybit Web3
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is unleashing the rewarding power of its SOL liquid staking token bbSOL in the first mega airdrop of 2025, the bbSOL Golden Maxi Rewards event. With over $700,000 worth of SONIC, J, SSI, and ALCH up for grabs in prizes, the event is bbSOL’s largest giveaway to date, and promises to get Bybit Web3 users in festive spirit throughout the Lunar New Year.
From Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, 2025, eligible users may exclusively get on board the growth journey of bbSOL and explore rewards options during the event, by simply staking 0.5 SOL or more on Bybit Web3 using their Bybit Web3 Seed Phrase Wallet. Registration and other tasks are required, terms and conditions apply. The top stakers may be eligible for up to 800 J, 800 SONIC, 80 SSI, and 800 ALCH in Red Packets.
Barely five months’ old, bbSOL is fast maturing as a popular portal to the Solana ecosystem, connecting Bybit Web3 users to the immense opportunities on the emerging SOL network without leaving the Bybit app. The innovative SOL staking solution has seen over $280 million in Total Value locked since its launch.
“At Bybit Web3, we are constantly thinking out of the box to provide more creative solutions and pathways to returns. bbSOL is the culmination of our focus on product innovation. And we are committed to offering an expansive range of rewards and helping our users stay ahead of the curve of Web3 innovations,” said Emily Bao, Head of Spot and Web3 at Bybit.
Bybit Web3 made significant strides in 2024, building a robust ecosystem to connect millions of users worldwide to multi-chain opportunities. In a recent keynote address by Ben Zhou, the CEO and Co-founder of Bybit alluded to the future of on-chain Bybit as a gateway to Web3. The Web3 dimension of Bybit plays a pivotal role in integrating on-chain asset management, delivering advanced CeDeFi trading solutions into a seamless Web3 experience for all.
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About Bybit Web3
Bybit Web3 is redefining openness in the decentralized world, creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. We are committed to welcoming builders, creators, and partners in the blockchain space, extending an invitation to both crypto enthusiasts and the curious, with a community of over 10 million wallet users, over 20 major ecosystem partners, and counting.
Bybit Web3 provides a comprehensive suite of Web3 products designed to make accessing, swapping, collecting and growing Web3 assets as open and simple as possible. Our wallets, marketplaces and platforms are all backed by the security and expertise that define Bybit as a top 3 global crypto exchange, trusted by 40 million users globally.
Join the revolution now and open the door to your Web3 future with Bybit.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Blockchain
Humanity Protocol Secures $20 Million Strategic Funding from Jump Crypto and Pantera Capital at $1.1B Fully Diluted Valuation
Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity blockchain solution, is today announcing the successful closure of its latest $20 million funding round, co-led by Pantera Capital and Jump Crypto at a $1.1 billion fully diluted valuation.
This investment represents a vote of confidence in Humanity Protocol’s mission to redefine decentralized identity and unlock new possibilities for secure, inclusive, and user-owned blockchain ecosystems. It follows the recent announcement of the Humanity Foundation’s formation, led by Yat Siu, Mario Nawfal, and interim CEO Yeewai Chong.
The funding will accelerate Humanity Protocol’s development of Proof of Humanity, Human ID, and seamless integrations with leading Web3 platforms. With the support of Jump Crypto and Pantera Capital, Humanity Protocol is poised to scale its operations, expand its global reach, and drive adoption across industries beyond Web3.
As Humanity Protocol continues to grow, the funding will also support upcoming initiatives, including partnership announcements, developer grants, and community-building efforts leading up to the protocol’s mainnet launch.
Both Pantera Capital and Jump Crypto bring extensive expertise in blockchain, Web3 infrastructure, and strategic scaling, making them ideal partners in Humanity Protocol’s next growth phase.
“At Humanity Protocol, we’re committed to empowering individuals with digital identities that are truly their own,” said Terence Kwok, Founder of Humanity Protocol. “This investment from Jump Crypto and Pantera Capital brings us one step closer to realizing a future where trustless, decentralized identity solutions are the norm. We’re honored to have the backing of such visionary investors who share our belief in the transformative potential of Web3 technologies.”
“At Pantera Capital, we are excited about all the ways that blockchain enables a future AI-driven world, and Humanity Protocol is leading the way,” added Cosmo Jiang, General Partner at Pantera Capital.
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DYOR Partners with Ava Labs, Announces Major Developments With Matt Dyor Joining as Advisor Plus Acquisition of DYOR.com
DYOR, the innovative cryptocurrency research and analytics platform, has announced a listing partnership with Ava Labs, the company behind the Avalanche blockchain and AVAX coin, to launch on January 25th. The collaboration coincides with Ava Labs’ decision to reduce gas fees on Avalanche by one-twenty-fifth, a 96% decrease and a significant move to further drive blockchain adoption and accessibility.
The announcement also marks a series of exciting developments for DYOR, including the acquisition of the premium domain DYOR.com and the appointment of Matt Dyor as an advisor. Dyor, who has held key roles at Google, Amazon, Microsoft and other leading tech companies, brings a wealth of expertise in scaling technology platforms and user-focused innovation.
“What excites me the most is DYOR’s focus on bringing new users into crypto,” said Matt Dyor. “The most exciting aspect is how DYOR addresses real-world financial needs—going beyond just buying and holding crypto. By enabling smart contracts, decentralized trust, and seamless, automated payments, DYOR is bridging the gap between Web3 and traditional finance in a truly impactful way.”
The partnership with Ava Labs underscores DYOR’s mission to empower crypto enthusiasts and institutional users with transparent tools to make informed decisions. Avery Bartlett, Head of Business Development at Ava Labs, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “Avalanche has some of the smartest devs building some of the most forward thinking applications in crypto. What we’ve been needing more of is cutting edge trader tooling for the on-chain degens that make this industry so exciting. DYOR is moving at the speed of light to deliver on some of the tooling this chain deserves. Excited for them.”
The acquisition of DYOR.com further cements the platform’s position as a trusted resource for crypto research and education, making it more discoverable and user-friendly for audiences worldwide.
DYOR Labs is redefining DeFi with a cutting-edge platform that empowers traders and developers alike. Offering real-time insights, advanced token data, and customizable workflows, users benefit from unmatched speed and cost efficiency. With features like fiat on/off ramps, cross-chain swaps, a native DEX, and Team Dashboards for transparency and project management, DYOR ensures seamless trading and trust-building across blockchains. Looking ahead, DYOR is set to launch AI-powered insights, gamified user engagement, on-chain ad auctions, and integrated social feeds, solidifying its position as a leader in DeFi innovation.
As DYOR continues to expand its capabilities and partnerships, this collaboration sets the stage for a new era of transparency, accessibility, and utility in the cryptocurrency space.
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