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Iran Conflict Sends Middle East Crypto Activity Higher

CoinCentral·September 8, 2026·1 min read
Iran Conflict Sends Middle East Crypto Activity Higher

Middle East crypto activity reached an estimated $350 billion in annual blockchain transaction value by 2025–2026, up from about $100 billion in 2022. The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the Iran conflict pushed more regional capital toward digital assets. Bitcoin's market share rose to a one-month high.

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