Middle East
Bitcoin set for best week since September 2025 as correlation with tech stocks weakens
Bitcoin is outperforming equities and gold since the Middle East conflict began, as institutional inflows return while broader market sentiment remains cautious.
Crypto’s multimillion F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events
Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed.
Bitcoin drops toward $70,000 ahead of U.S. jobs data; oil price rises on Iran war
Investors are turning more defensive as geopolitical tensions rise and key U.S. labor market data approaches.
Crypto community fear of Iran choking oil supply and crashing markets may be overblown
A full closure of the strait is unlikely or impractical, some experts argue.
Plume Secures ADGM Commercial License, Eyes Middle East RWA Expansion
Plume Network has received a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing expansion into the Middle East.
M2 Capital Invests $20M in Ethena to Expand Digital Assets in Middle East
Ethena’s synthetic dollar protocol draws backing from UAE-based M2 Holdings affiliate
BTC Bounces Back Above $102K After Iranian Strikes on U.S. Bases in the Gulf
Crypto investors don't seem fazed by the attacks.
Asia Morning Briefing: Risk of Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict Keeps BTC Around 105K Says QCP
However, other data from Glassnode suggests that investor demand for BTC remains solid.
Bitcoin Not a Safe Haven From Geopolitical Risks, but Still Buy the Dip: Standard Chartered
Risks stemming from the Middle East conflict are likely to push bitcoin below $60K before the weekend, the report said.
