Founders: Talal Tabbaa, Dina Sam’an, Yazan Barghuthi Country: Bahrain Founded: 2020 Partnered: 2021 / Pre-Series A Status: Exited (Acquired)
CoinMENA is a crypto-first digital assets platform founded in the UAE, licensed by both the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in Dubai and the Central Bank of Bahrain. CoinMENA makes it simple and secure for consumers and enterprises to buy, sell, and store crypto assets while depositing and withdrawing in local currency.
We were drawn to the founders’ early conviction, technical depth, and deep ties to the region’s crypto ecosystem. Together, they’ve built CoinMENA into one of the region’s most credible and compliant exchanges. The team has also created a resilient underlying business that supported their mission through challenging periods for the sector. As they expand into staking, payments, and credit, CoinMENA is building the foundation for a broader crypto-financial stack in the region.