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Digital/socialGulf2 Oct 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Crypto

A PR activation hung on International Translation Day that decoded crypto slang such as HODL and wagmi as a badge of belonging rather than a barrier. It ran digital-first in the UAE and Bahrain with regional earned amplification, and was written, produced and distributed by The Romans.

The brief
Crypto newcomers in the UAE and Bahrain who find the jargon impenetrable, and insiders who wear it with pride.
What to borrow
Pegging jargon to a translation-themed day lets a brand welcome outsiders without mocking the insiders who coined it.
BrandBinance
AgencyThe Romans
TalentNot named
Channelsdigital, social
SourceCampaign Middle East

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