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Middle Eastern Crypto Banking Bans: Complete Overview of GCC Restrictions and Regulatory Trends

Posted By Tristan Valehart    On 30 Jan 2026    Comments (3)

Middle Eastern Crypto Banking Bans: Complete Overview of GCC Restrictions and Regulatory Trends

Middle Eastern countries have banned banks from handling cryptocurrency to maintain financial control, but they're building their own digital currencies. This overview breaks down the rules in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman - and what it means for users and businesses.

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