CoinMENA x Paribu: A Strategic Alliance Shaping Tomorrow’s Digital Economy

CoinMENA, Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain and licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) as a crypto asset service provider (category-3), led by Talal Tabbaa, Dina Sam'an, and Yazan Barghuthi, has officially joined forces with Paribu, Türkiye’s leading digital asset platform and one of the few to receive authorization from the Turkish Capital Markets Board (CMB), in a transaction valued at up to USD 240 million. This strategic acquisition unites two regional leaders aligned in their commitment to advancing a safer, more innovative, and globally connected digital asset ecosystem.

CoinMENA has established itself as a leader in compliant and secure digital asset services in the Middle East, holding dual licenses from Bahrain’s Central Bank (CBB) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The combination of CoinMENA’s regional expertise with Paribu’s advanced technology and global reach positions the partnership to offer a broader suite of products and services, while facilitating expansion into new markets and improving accessibility and reliability of digital asset services worldwide.

Yasin Oral, Founder and CEO of Paribu, described the acquisition as a pivotal milestone for both the company and the broader digital asset ecosystem in Türkiye and the MENA region. The transaction expands licensed operations into a wider geography, establishing Paribu as a regulated player in one of the world’s most crypto-adoptive markets, and marks Türkiye’s largest fintech acquisition as well as its first international digital asset platform deal.

CoinMENA, recognized as the leading local crypto exchange in the MENA region, complements Paribu’s regional expansion. The partnership extends Paribu’s presence into the MENA region while contributing to the ongoing consolidation and growth of the global digital asset industry.

This acquisition extends beyond growth, advancing the consolidation of the global digital asset industry and fostering a more mature, connected, and efficient market for users, investors, and stakeholders worldwide. By combining CoinMENA’s regulatory leadership with Paribu’s market scale and technological capabilities, the partnership is positioned to:

• Expand into new markets with regulatory clarity

• Offer a broader suite of institutional and retail products

• Lead the region’s transition toward compliant, transparent digital finance

• Contribute to global consolidation, shaping the future of digital assets

As markets mature, scale and regulation will increasingly determine long-term winners. The combined platform is designed to capture today’s opportunities while enabling growth over the next decade.

Talal Tabbaa and Dina Sam’an, Co-Founders of CoinMENA, stated that the MENA digital asset market continues to grow and mature, and the partnership with Paribu will accelerate that momentum. By combining CoinMENA’s regional expertise with Paribu’s technology, the collaboration is positioned to develop a comprehensive suite of digital asset products across Türkiye and the MENA region. The acquisition represents a transformative milestone in CoinMENA’s history, validating the strength of its platform and setting new standards for access and innovation in the region’s digital asset ecosystem.

The mission remains to enable users, ranging from newcomers to experienced investors, to participate confidently in the emerging digital economy, while ensuring a seamless experience as the partnership expands across new markets.

User experience, accounts, balances, and regulatory protections remain fully intact, with continued access to licensed services in Bahrain and Dubai. The partnership with Paribu will enable access to deeper liquidity, faster settlement rails, and innovative investment products through shared infrastructure.

By combining regional expertise and technological scale, the collaboration aims to expand offerings, drive innovation, and contribute to the growth and maturation of the global digital asset ecosystem.