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Bybit Launches Islamic Account, Enabling Shariah-Compliant Trading
Muslim traders can now gain access to a global trading platform that is fully aligned with stringent Islamic legal standards.
Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has unveiled its new Islamic Account, marking it as the first global cryptocurrency platform to provide Shariah-compliant services for Muslim traders. The innovative new account makes cryptocurrency trading more accessible to Islamic communities and ensures that all activity aligns with Shariah law.
The Islamic Account was created in collaboration with ZICO Shariah Advisory Services Sdn. Bhd. (ZICO Shariah) and CryptoHalal, guaranteeing that all Bybit services align with strict Islamic finance standards.
Key Aspects Of Bybit’s Islamic Account Include:
- Global Availability: Accessible to users worldwide, except in regions where legal restrictions apply.
- Shariah-Compliant Offerings: The platform features spot trading with 75 Shariah-compliant tokens, a DCA trading bot, and a Spot Grid Bot, all adhering to Islamic finance principles.
- Double Shariah Certification: Bybit has secured certification from both Crypto Halal and ZICO Holdings, ensuring peace of mind for Muslim traders.
The Islamic economy serves nearly 1.9 billion people globally, with the Islamic finance sector alone valued at an estimated $2.3 trillion. The Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region is at the forefront of this growth, and Bybit’s introduction of a Shariah-compliant platform taps into this rapidly expanding market. The initiative offers Muslim traders a reliable, trustworthy solution to enter the cryptocurrency space without compromising their religious beliefs.
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Joan Han, Bybit’s Sales & Marketing Director, expressed the company’s excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to introduce our Islamic Account, which represents a major milestone in our commitment to providing inclusive and accessible trading solutions. By partnering with Crypto Halal and ZICO Holdings, we have ensured that our offerings align with the principles of Islamic finance, empowering Muslim traders to participate in the growing cryptocurrency market”.
Bybit’s Islamic Account reflects the platform’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity, opening doors for Muslim traders and contributing to the global cryptocurrency market’s growth.
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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.
The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.
خلال ترؤسنا الاجتماع الأول للمجلس الأعلى للفضاء، بحثنا الاستثمارات الوطنية والمشاريع المقبلة في قطاع الفضاء والذي يشهد تطوراً مستمراً… وجددنا التزامنا بدعم ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج طموحة لاستكشاف الفضاء الخارجي حيث وصل حجم الاستثمارات في هذا القطاع إلى 40 مليار درهم خلال السنوات… pic.twitter.com/etJ33OnuSu
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 16, 2024
Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.
Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.
Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.
The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.