UAE Crypto Economy Grows 32% to $104.8 Billion as MENA Contracts

The United Arab Emirates’ crypto economy grew 32% to $104.8 billion in the 12 months through June 30, 2026, bucking a decline across the wider Middle East and North Africa. The measurement period ran from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. MENA’s total fell 1.4% to $443.3 billion from $449.6 billion in the previous 12-month period. Excluding the UAE, crypto activity across the region contracted 8.6%. Türkiye remained MENA’s largest crypto economy at $144.5 billion. The UAE’s total was about 73% of Türkiye’s, putting it second in the region during the period.