Author: Emirates Insight

Blockchain detective ZachXBT has revealed that more than 200 influencers have been charging thousands of dollars, sometimes as much as $60,000 for a single post, to promote token projects. However, what is more worrying is that fewer than five out of over 160 accepted deals bothered to disclose their promotions as ads, raising serious questions about transparency and potential market manipulation. Inside the Leak A spreadsheet shared by the investigator on X showed a tiered pricing system resembling a media-buying schedule. High-profile accounts charged between $5,000 and $10,000 per post, while micro-influencers in lower tiers accepted just a few hundred…

The Irish community will be proud of this one – the largest Irish bar in the world is in DubaiDubai is home to a large Irish community, which naturally means you’ll find plenty of Irish bars dotted around the city. But come the weekend, you’re most likely to find the Emerald Isle crowd gathering at this particular spot.Of course, we’re talking about McCafferty’s in JVC. This popular pub is located in Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle, and over the last few months it received a huge extension, mainly due to the number of people who visit, especially over the weekends.The…

An all-women founding team has as little as a 1-in-5000 chance of being funded in Australia according to the latest analysis of investment data from Blackbird. The VC fund released details on its efforts to close the gender investment gap for the 2025 financial year (FY25), with head of impact, Kate Glazebrook, saying “the last 12 months saw one of our best years ever in terms of investments made into female (co)founded companies”. Blackbird’s “headline goal” of 40% of its investment committee (IC) pitches featuring teams with at least one female (or non-binary) founder remains beyond reach for the third…

CARBONE opens at Atlantis The Royal next month and here’s what to knowThe legendary New York restaurant CARBONE is finally coming to Dubai and it’s very soon, plus you can now make reservations to dine there. The Italian restaurant debuted in the US over a decade ago and has become one of the most celebrated restaurants in America.Reservations are now open for Monday, October 6 and you can now book your table and be one of the first to try it. CARBONE is a quintessential New York City dining experience, inspired by the legendary Italian-American dining rooms from 1950s New…

Ether prices could tumble a further 20% from current levels if history rhymes and the correction deepens this month. Now that Ethereum has run the prior all-time highs in August, “I think ETH will drop back to its 21-week EMA [exponential moving average],” said ICT Crypto founder Benjamin Cowen on Monday. This could send ETH back to around $3,500 before it recovers and pushes to a new all-time high at the end of the year. “A lot of people will get upset with this idea, but this has been the plan since ETH ‘went home’ in April,” he said, referring…

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts announced today the launch of two services: a Mediation Service Centre and a Notary Service. Dubai Law No. (2), issued in March 2025 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, provides the foundation for these services. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as President of the DIFC, in his capacity as President of the DIFC, issued a resolution outlining the implementation framework and establishing the Mediation Service Centre and the Notary Service under the DIFC Courts.…

Did you take part in the Dubai Mallathon?Dubai’s sports initiative that was the talk of the (mall) streets for the last month has come to an end and set a Guinness World Record while doing so. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, Dubai’s most popular malls were transformed into running tracks for the month of August and they became hugely popular. This gave both fitness fanatics and newbies a chance to exercise while avoiding the Dubai summer heat outside.The Dubai Mallathon was a hugely popular sporting event, encouraging fitness but also community as many people came together to…

Nike and StockX have finally wrapped up a lawsuit that’s been running since 2022. Filed in a New York federal court, both sides agreed to drop the case with prejudice, meaning it is officially over and cannot be reopened. The details of the agreement are staying private, but the message is clear: both companies are ready to move on. NFTs Were the Spark That Lit the Fuse The fight started when StockX launched “Vault” NFTs tied to physical sneakers. These tokens showed Nike shoes, complete with logos, which Nike claimed could mislead customers into thinking there was some kind of…

The UAE has strengthened its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for multinational headquarters, benefiting from its advanced legislative framework, world-class digital and financial infrastructure, and strategic location linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. In 2025, several global corporations announced the establishment of new headquarters in the UAE or completed relocation processes, further cementing the country’s reputation as a global business hub. Among the highlights, PayPal opened its first Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai in April 2025, serving more than 80 markets. UAE an international HQ hub Veon, the Nasdaq-listed global telecommunications company, moved its global…

Binance has named SB Seker as its new regional head for Asia Pacific. He brings two decades of experience in legal, compliance, and financial policy roles, including past work as a litigator in Australia and as a lawyer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. His background fits well with the environment Binance finds itself in today. The Appointment Comes During a Critical Review Binance Australia is currently undergoing an independent audit requested by the country’s financial intelligence agency. That audit focuses on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policies. Seker’s arrival comes during this review period, and his expertise adds weight…