Exchanges get religion in pursuit of Muslim cryptobros

August 8, 2025--Binance launches Islamic investments
Mena's Muslim investors underserved
Gulf hosts 50% of global Islamic assets
Cryptocurrency exchanges including Binance are rolling out halal investment options in an effort to entice Muslim investors.

Tokens backed by gold, platforms that avoid interest-bearing mechanisms, smart contracts designed around Islamic finance principles and tokenised sukuk (Islamic bonds) are just some of the offerings.

The exchanges aim to fill what they see as a gap in the cryptocurrency market for faith-based investors primarily in the Middle East, experts have told AGBI.

Lunate launches new AI Data, Power & Infrastructure ETF

November 6, 2025-This marks Lunate's 20th ETF launch, providing investors with a comprehensive suite for portfolio construction
The AI Data Power ETF enables investors to capitalize on the infrastructure driving the AI economy

ASB Capital marks first year with $5.8bln AUM as it eyes ETF launch

November 3, 2025-The firm currently manages $5.8bln in assets, reflecting the trust of a growing global client base, according to the announcement
ASB Capital, the asset management and investment banking arm of Al Salam Bank, is celebrating its one-year anniversary, reporting steady growth, new product launches, and regional expansion since its inception at the Gateway Gulf forum in November 2024.

Indxx Licenses US 2000 Profitability Index to Migdal Mutual Funds Ltd.

October 28, 2025--Indxx, a leading global provider of innovative indexing solutions for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is pleased to announce the licensing of the Indxx US 2000 Profitability Index to Migdal Mutual Funds Ltd. The Index serves as the underlying benchmark for the MTF TR (4A) Indxx US 2000 Profitability Currency-Hedged (Ticker: 5140207), which began trading in Israel today.

PIF anchors newly listed Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity Exchange Traded Fund

October 26, 2025-The listing marks PIF's anchor investment into the first local broad market exchange traded fund (ETF), underscoring PIF's continued focus on asset management