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    Ignyte and Binance forge alliance to supercharge blockchain innovation

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    Dubai, UAE – Ignyte – the region’s leading global digital start-up ecosystem has announced a landmark collaboration with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to accelerate blockchain innovation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

    The alliance will create a dedicated blockchain and crypto innovation platform, designed to fast-track adoption, empower entrepreneurs, and deliver transformative, real-world impact. The alliance adds to DIFC’s portfolio of innovation initiatives which are making a significant contribution to Dubai’s position as a leading global centre for finance, technology and innovation.

    The partnership will launch with a curated, highly competitive hackathon bringing together top-tier developers, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors from across MENA and further afield. Participants will tackle pressing industry challenges, from digital asset infrastructure to real-world blockchain applications.

    Shortlisted teams will pitch to an elite panel of investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers during a high-profile demo day, opening doors to funding, mentorship, and market entry opportunities across the region and globally.

    In addition to the flagship hackathon, Ignyte and Binance will build a world-class blockchain ecosystem, by roll out year-round support for blockchain start-ups. This will include access to advanced developer tools and blockchain infrastructure; specialised training programmes and technical workshops; mentorship from Binance’s global network of experts and investors; and market access through DIFC’s Innovation Hub and international partner networks.

    His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, said: “DIFC has cemented its position as the region’s leading global financial centre for FinTech and innovation, firmly positioning Dubai as one of the top four cities in the world for the industry. This includes discovering and scaling next generation blockchain and Web3 ventures. By joining forces with Binance, Ignyte will collectively deliver unprecedented access to global expertise, resources, and networks. This partnership reflects our commitment to nurturing breakthrough technologies that will shape the future of finance and strengthen Dubai’s role as a global leader in innovation.”

    Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of Binance commented: “This strategic alliance with Ignyte is a shared commitment to foster the next wave of blockchain innovation. The MENA region is a dynamic hub of technological talent and ambition, and by providing the right tools, and global connectivity, we can empower builders to create solutions with real world impact. Together we are helping to define the future of Web3 on a global scale.”

    This collaboration builds on DIFC and Ignyte’s expertise with scaling start-ups, growth stage firms and global unicorns. The partnership aims to set new benchmarks for blockchain innovation — both regionally and internationally.

    About Dubai International Financial Centre

    Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 77 countries with an approximate population of 3.7bn and an estimated GDP of USD 10.5trn.

    With a 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas through Dubai. 

    DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of 48,800 professionals working across over 8,000 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region. 

    The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive AI, FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.  

    Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels, and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations. 

    For further information, please visit our website: difc.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X @DIFC.

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