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Middle East Crypto Trading Surges 85%: Stablecoins Replace Banks as Hormuz Disrupts Trade

Middle East crypto trading volumes jumped 85% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with stablecoin usage surging 120% as trade finance gaps created by Hormuz disruption push businesses toward blockchain settlement. The UAE's 166% adoption surge and…

Mar 22, 2026

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Middle East Crypto Trading Surges 85%: Stablecoins Replace Banks as Hormuz Disrupts Trade

Middle East crypto trading volumes jumped 85% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with stablecoin usage surging 120% as trade…

Mar 21, 2026

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Middle East Crypto Trading Surges 85%: Stablecoins Replace Banks as Hormuz Disrupts Trade

Middle East crypto trading volumes jumped 85% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with stablecoin usage surging 120% as trade…

Mar 19, 2026