Middle East Crypto Activity Triples to $350 Billion as Conflict Reshapes Capital Flows

The Middle East is becoming a much bigger crypto market and war is now part of the story. Middle East crypto activity reached an estimated $350 billion in annual blockchain transaction value across the region and North Africa in 2025–2026, more than three times the roughly $100 billion recorded in 2022, according to the Bitcoin Policy Institute.The growth reflects more than enthusiasm for digital assets. Researchers say economic pressure, currency instability, government efforts to develop