US Moves to Seize $61 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iranian Oil Sales
US prosecutors are seeking to seize approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency that they allege was generated through the illicit sale
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Bitcoin Holds Near $77,760 as Fed Rate Decision and Middle East Tensions Weigh on Markets
Bitcoin remained close to $77,760 as investors assessed rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, higher oil prices and growing
Crypto Adoption in the Middle East Gains Momentum Amid Conflict and Currency Weakness
Cryptocurrency adoption across the Middle East has accelerated as military conflicts, currency instability and limitations within traditional financial systems reshape
UAE Climbs to No. 2 in Global Crypto Hub Ranking, Surpassing US
The United Arab Emirates has climbed to second place in the 2026 Henley Crypto Adoption Index, strengthening its position as
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Today, September 9, 2026: Middle East Tensions Weigh on Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum remained under pressure Wednesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran continued to unsettle financial
Crypto Platforms Lose More Than $3.63 Billion to Cyberattacks Despite Security Audits
Cryptocurrency platforms have lost more than $3.63 billion to cyberattacks and stolen access credentials between January 2025 and July 2026,
Abu Dhabi Launches Gulf Region’s First Blockchain-Verified Digital Skills Card
Abu Dhabi has introduced the Gulf region’s first blockchain-authenticated Digital Skills Card, creating a secure and digitally verifiable way for
Regulatory Clarity Strengthens UAE’s Position in Gulf Crypto Expansion
The United Arab Emirates is continuing to strengthen its position as a major digital asset hub, with regulators, cryptocurrency exchanges
Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Bitcoin and Ether Trading in UAE
Standard Chartered has launched spot cryptocurrency trading for institutional clients in the United Arab Emirates, allowing eligible investors to trade
Bitcoin Falls to 10-Day Low as Altcoins Retreat After Fresh US-Iran Strikes
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in 10 days on Wednesday, slipping below $76,500 as renewed military strikes between the
Emirates Introduces Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings in the UAE
Emirates has introduced Crypto.com Pay as a new payment option for eligible UAE residents, allowing customers to use the digital
Crypto Market Slips as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Investor Risk Appetite
The cryptocurrency market moved lower on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled a broader shift away