Regional policy, exchange hubs, tokenization, and sovereign initiatives across the Middle East.
Sanctioned states like Iran and Russia increasingly turn to digital assets as geopolitical tensions escalate and financial restrictions tighten.
Assad Jafri 3 min read 
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The SCER proposes Bitcoin integration to combat economic struggles and enhance currency stability in Syria, despite sanctions and limited crypto adoption.
Chainlink's Cross-Chain Protocol offers secure and compliant solutions for Project Diamond's institutional user base.
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