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Middle East

Explore the latest news about cryptocurrencies in the Middle East. According to Bitget Research, in 2024, there were 500,000 daily crypto traders on average in the… Explore the latest news about cryptocurrencies in the Middle East. According to Bitget Research, in 2024, there were 500,000 daily crypto traders on average in the region, reflecting a 166% increase year-over-year. The United Arab Emirates leads the region when… Explore the latest news about cryptocurrencies in the Middle East. According to Bitget Research, in 2024, there were 500,000 daily crypto traders on average in the region, reflecting a 166% increase year-over-year. The United Arab Emirates leads the region when…

Bybit secures first full Dubai license for spot trading services

Ezra ReguerraOct 23, 2026

Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot

Aug 24, 2026

Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence

Aug 21, 2026

ARP Digital secures Dubai VARA broker-dealer license

Aug 11, 2026

Tether’s XAUt gold token receives Shariah certification to expand Islamic finance access

Jul 27, 2026

Tether Gold recognized as Accepted Spot Commodity in Abu Dhabi financial center

Jul 20, 2026

Middle East: All latest articles

US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise

“US Treasury is committed to disrupting and degrading Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

Jul 15, 2026

Dubai crypto market hits 50 licensed firms after new VARA approval

Dubai’s VARA has licensed its 50th crypto firm, though only 39 VASPs were fully operational at the end of 2025 as the emirate’s regulated market continues to expand.

Jul 2, 2026

Reports suggest Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin

Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance” for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

May 18, 2026

Brayden Lindrea

Iran war, AI spending could push Bitcoin back to $126K this year: Hayes

Arthur Hayes said military spending and the possible prioritization of infrastructure investment by US allies over trading US Treasurys and equities will lead to further fiat printing and benefit crypto.

May 13, 2026

Bitcoin rallies 2.3% after Trump calls Iran peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’

10x Research CEO Markus Thielen said Bitcoin’s strength above $80,000 could be supported by two favorable decisions in the US Senate this week.

May 11, 2026

Brayden Lindrea

PUSD stablecoin deploys on ADI Chain, targeting $3T Islamic finance market

The Shariah-compliant stablecoin backed by Gulf currencies expands to a new Layer 2 network aimed at institutional settlement in the Middle East.

Apr 23, 2026

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Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address

New Bank of Korea Governor Hyun-Song Shin supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably absent from his remarks.

Apr 21, 2026

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Donald Trump says US will leave Iran within 2 to 3 weeks

The conflict in Iran has been escalating following US and Israeli strikes against Iran in February, which sent oil prices higher and crypto and broader markets tumbling.

Mar 31, 2026

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Gold posts steepest weekly drop since 1983 amid Middle East tensions

Gold is also being impacted by rising anticipation that the US Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates this year, while Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation would rise.

Mar 21, 2026

Brayden Lindrea