Uzbekistan’s highest Islamic authority has retracted a fatwa it issued on June 3 that deemed trading with cryptocurrencies impermissible. This declaration, which stated that cryptocurrency trading violated Sharia law, was mistakenly released on social media due to an oversight. In response, the Fatwa Center issued a statement titled “Correction and Apologies.” The statement disclosed that […] Source
Another aim of the partnership is licensing various CoinDesk Indices benchmarks for exchange-traded financial products, Also, HAQQ – a blockchain focused on creating a Shariah-compliant financial system and the home of Islamic Coin – will get access to CDI’s API for selected digital assets, including for its digital asset exchange. Source
Being one flight away from both Dubai and London, Istanbul is the “financial capital” of Turkey and a popular destination for events and organizations. Its convenient location also helps organizers customize their events to align with the specific needs of Eastern or Western cultures — which felt like the case at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2023. IBW 2023 saw thousands of local and international enthusiasts join the conversation on crypto, blockchain and Web3 on Aug. 22 and 23 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti. Tailored to reflect the various discussions across the…
Islamic banking and finance is a system based on the principles of Shariah, or Islamic law, which, among many other things, prohibits the charging or paying of interest on loans and emphasizes ethical and equitable financial transactions. One of the more notable traits of Islamic banking is its prohibition on charging or paying interest on loans, which is the basis of conventional banking. Instead, Islamic finance is based on profit and loss-sharing agreements between the lender and the borrower. The lender shares the investment risk with the borrower, and both…
The IMF explained that CBDCs design is complicated by Islamic law prohibiting usury and speculation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has examined the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) design and found some risks in the context of Islamic banking. Following the IMF study, results showed that the liquidity of CBDCs and foreign exchange would work differently from Islamic law, against expectations. Notably, Iran and Sudan are the only two countries that fully operate Islamic banking systems. However, the financial system is present in 34 countries and systematically plays a crucial…
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) can impact monetary policy by increasing money velocity, disintermediation, volatility of bank reserves, currency substitution and altered capital flows, even when it is not designed to do so, according to a study published by the International Monetary Fund. The unintended impact of a CBDC may be felt particularly acute in the Islamic banking system. The Islamic financial system accounts for less than 2% of global finance, but it is present in 34 countries and systemically important in 15 jurisdictions. Only two countries, Iran and…
Wahed has a plan to help its customers grow their funds in the most Sharia-compliant way. American financial technology and service provider, Wahed has extended its global reach with a newly opened office in the United Kingdom (UK). As reported by CNBC, the new office is like a storefront that looks like that of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), and it will house staff members that will provide account opening services and investment counseling for prospective customers. Wahed is touted as an Islamic finance banking firm that adheres to the tenets…
Shariah-compliant Islamic Coin has secured $200M during its private sale from international private buyers. The crypto, targeting the world’s 2 billion Muslim population and ethics-first crypto adopters have broken all records, becoming the top private sale raise in 2022 and the top 10 raise in history. The Shariah-compliant digital currency has gained a Fatwa, issued by the world’s leading experts in Sharia Law. The edict was led by Sheikh Dr. Nizam Mohammed Saleh Yaquby, recognized as ‘The Gatekeeper’ of a $2 trillion market for Islamic financial products. The award-winning team…
Warba Bank, a Kuwait-based Islamic bank, recently became the latest corporation from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to enter the metaverse. The bank now occupies two sites in the metaverse, one Decentraland and another one on Sandbox. Pioneering Digital Transformation In what has been described as a first for an Islamic bank, the Kuwait-based Warba Bank recently said it now occupies two sites in the metaverse, one on Decentraland and another on Sandbox. The bank’s presence in the metaverse is expected to bolster its communication with the young…
Top financier and banker Hussein Al Meeza has joined Islamic Coin – the Shariah-compliant cryptocurrency launched in the UAE. Having been named Best Islamic Banking Personality in 2006, Mr. Al Meeza is an acclaimed award-winning expert with over 40 years of experience spanning the Islamic banking, finance and insurance sectors, and has been one of the key personalities involved in establishing Dubai Islamic Bank. Among his many accolades and executive roles are some of the Region’s top institutions. Mr. Al Meeza is the founder of Al Salam Banks in Sudan,…