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Chainalysis: MENA crypto economy slips 1.4% to $443.3B

  • —MENA crypto volume reached $443.3 billion in the 2026 period
  • —The market fell 1.4% year over year, essentially flat
  • —War, shutdowns and licensing changes shaped the trend
Why it matters: MENA remains one of the largest crypto regions, and new licensing regimes will shape capital flows into 2027.
Source: Chainalysis Blog