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Saudi central bank steps up talks with foreign regulators on stablecoin risks

  • —Saudi central bank deepened talks with global regulators on stablecoin risks
  • —No specific rules or implementation timeline were disclosed
  • —The number of operating fintech firms in the kingdom reached 371 as of late August 2026
  • —Cumulative fintech investment topped 30 billion riyals by end-H1 2026
Why it matters: A major Middle East regulator is drafting a stablecoin framework, which could accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets in the region.
Source: TokenPost
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