CoinMENA x Paribu: A Strategic Alliance Shaping Tomorrow’s Digital Economy
We are pleased to announce that CoinMENA has officially joined forces with Paribu, Türkiye’s leading digital asset platform.
Today marks a defining moment in CoinMENA’s journey. We are pleased to announce that CoinMENA 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 brings together two regional leaders with a shared commitment to building a safer, more innovative, and more globally connected digital asset ecosystem.
A Union Built on Regulatory Strength and Regional Leadership
CoinMENA has always believed that the future of digital assets will be shaped by platforms that combine deep regulatory credibility with world-class technology. With dual licenses from Bahrain’s Central Bank (CBB) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), CoinMENA has set the standard for compliant, transparent, and secure digital asset services in the Middle East. By combining CoinMENA’s regional expertise with Paribu’s advanced technology and global reach, we are positioned to deliver a more comprehensive suite of products and services to our users. This collaboration will also enable us to expand into new markets, enhancing the accessibility and reliability of digital asset services across the globe.
Yasin Oral, Founder and CEO of Paribu, said:
“This transaction is a turning point not only for Paribu but also for the digital asset and broader finance ecosystem in Türkiye and the MENA region. With this acquisition, we have expanded our licensed operations to a wider geography, becoming a regulated player in one of the world’s most crypto-adoptive markets. We are proud to be leading Türkiye’s largest fintech acquisition and its first international digital asset platform deal.”
“CoinMENA, the leading local crypto exchange in the MENA region, is an ideal partner for our regional expansion,” Oral continued. “With this step, we are opening a new chapter in Paribu’s growth journey, extending our presence into the MENA region and contributing to the ongoing consolidation of the global digital asset industry, building on the strong foundation we have established in Türkiye.”
Accelerating Growth, Innovation, and Global Reach
This acquisition is more than a growth opportunity; it contributes to the ongoing consolidation of the global digital asset industry, fostering a more mature, connected, and efficient market that benefits users, investors, and stakeholders worldwide. By merging CoinMENA’s regulatory leadership with Paribu’s market scale and technological depth, we are positioned to:
Expand into new markets with regulatory clarity
Offer a broader suite of institutional and retail products
Lead the region’s shift toward compliant, transparent digital finance
Contribute to the global consolidation trend shaping the future of digital assets
As global markets mature, scale and regulation will increasingly determine long-term winners. Together with Paribu, we are building a platform designed not only for today’s opportunities but for the next decade of growth.
Talal Tabbaa and Dina Sam’an, Co-Founders of CoinMENA, said in a joint statement: “The MENA digital asset market continues to grow and mature, and joining forces with Paribu will help accelerate that momentum. By combining CoinMENA’s regional expertise with Paribu’s technology, we are poised to develop a comprehensive suite of digital asset products for users across Türkiye and the MENA region. This acquisition is the most transformative milestone in CoinMENA’s history. Paribu’s investment validates the strength of what we have built, and together we aim to set new standards for access and innovation in the region’s digital asset space.”
Throughout this process, our mission remains unchanged: to empower our users, whether new to crypto or experienced investors, to confidently participate in the emerging digital economy. We are committed to ensuring a seamless experience for our community as we enter this exciting new chapter together.
What This Means for Our Users
Your experience remains seamless and uninterrupted.
Your accounts, balances, and regulatory protections remain the same.
Your access to licensed services in Bahrain and Dubai is unchanged.
You will soon gain access to deeper liquidity, faster settlement rails, and innovative investment products enabled through shared infrastructure.
This partnership with Paribu opens a world of possibilities. Together, we are committed to driving innovation, expanding our offerings, and shaping the future of digital finance globally. We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to deliver greater value to our users and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the digital asset ecosystem.
To our users, partners, and the broader ecosystem: thank you for being part of the journey. The best chapters are ahead, and together with Paribu, we are ready to set new benchmarks for excellence in digital asset services across the region and the world.
