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MENA crypto growth hits $350 billion as Saudi Arabia surges 154% despite ban

The Cryptonomist·September 6, 2026·1 min read

MENA crypto growth hit $350 billion in annual on-chain transaction volume by 2025-2026, up from about $100 billion three years earlier, according to the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Saudi Arabia surged 154% despite a ban, making the region a fast-moving crypto economy.

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