MENA Crypto Trading Volume Hits $350 Billion, Tripling Since 2022

A report by the Bitcoin Policy Institute reveals that annual blockchain trading volume in the Middle East and North Africa reached $350 billion in 2025-2026, more than triple the $100 billion recorded in 2022. Driven by regional conflicts, particularly in Iran, investors are increasingly using Bitcoin and dollar-pegged stablecoins as hedges against economic and geopolitical instability.