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2026-09-07•2 min read

Middle East Crypto Volume Triples to $350B Amid Regional Conflict

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“The data shows digital assets functioning as an immediate economic hedge during active geopolitical instability.”

Middle East Crypto Volume Triples to $350B Amid Regional Conflict
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Executive Summary

  • •Middle East blockchain transaction volume hit $350B as regional conflict drove users to digital assets.
  • •Bitcoin market share surged to 64.8% as users sought protection from currency depreciation.
  • •Gulf states like the UAE continue building regulatory frameworks to capture institutional capital.

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Key Developments & Data

Annual blockchain transaction value across the Middle East and North Africa reached $350B for the 2025–2026 period, tripling the $100B recorded in 2022. Bitcoin $BTC captured 64.8% of the crypto market share during the conflict as users rotated out of riskier alternative assets. Chainalysis data shows roughly $10.3M exited Iranian crypto exchanges immediately following US-Israeli airstrikes in late February. The UAE and Bahrain are actively establishing regulatory frameworks to attract institutional investors despite broader regional instability. "Rather than exiting the region, a growing share of capital shifted into digital assets, underscoring the increasing role of cryptocurrencies." — Bitcoin Policy Institute researchers.

Zubiqo Strategic Assessment

Primary Impact

Retail and institutional capital in MENA nations experiencing currency instability or active conflict, heavily favoring Bitcoin and USD-pegged stablecoins over local fiat.

Strategic Shift

The traditional dynamic of capital flight during wartime is being intercepted by decentralized digital assets that remain functional when local markets close.

The Ripple Effect

Regulated Gulf states like the UAE will likely consolidate their position as the primary institutional crypto hubs for the entire region as localized capital seeks safe harbor.

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