#Middle East — FinScans

News ₿ Crypto

Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin, Ether trading in UAE

September 3, 2026 (68 days ago)

Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutional clients in the UAE, becoming the first major global bank to offer…

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Oil jumps, stocks slide, Bitcoin holds firm after U.S. strikes on Iran

August 31, 2026 (70 days ago)

Bitcoin held firm and oil rallied while stocks slid after the U.S. struck Iran, reinforcing BTC's relative strength as a geopolitical hedge…

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News 🏭 Commodities

Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Rise, Easing Crude Supply Concerns

August 28, 2026 (74 days ago)

Rising oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global crude, signal increased supply and lower risk premia, pressuring…

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News 🏭 Commodities

Iraq Pivots Oil Exports Away From Hormuz as War Escalates

August 27, 2026 (75 days ago)

Iraq shifts oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since war began, raising supply security concerns and…

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News 🏭 Commodities

Kuwait and Qatar Increase Oil Exports Through Hormuz Strait

August 27, 2026 (75 days ago)

Kuwait and Qatar expanded oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, adding to growing Middle East crude volumes and easing chokepoint supply…

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News 🌐 Macro

Iran and Oman Sign Strait of Hormuz Revenue-Sharing Deal

August 27, 2026 (75 days ago)

Iran and Oman signed a Strait of Hormuz revenue-sharing deal, putting crude oil benchmarks, energy shipping costs, and geopolitical risk premium in…

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News 🌐 Macro

Iran and Oman Agree to Share Strait of Hormuz Revenue, IRGC Says

August 26, 2026 (76 days ago)

Iran and Oman's agreement to share Strait of Hormuz revenue, announced by IRGC, reduces geopolitical risk for oil markets and may pressure…

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News ₿ Crypto

Binance Faces New Scrutiny in Its Crypto-Friendly UAE Haven

August 21, 2026 (80 days ago)

Binance faces new regulatory scrutiny in its UAE haven, raising questions about the exchange's compliance strategy and the future of crypto-friendly jurisdictions.

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News 🌐 Macro

Iran's President Calls for End to War, Easing Oil Risk Premium

August 21, 2026 (81 days ago)

Iran's president calls for an end to the war, potentially lowering oil prices and boosting risk sentiment across European markets as geopolitical…

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News ₿ Crypto

Capital.com expands UAE spot crypto after affiliate secures VARA licence

August 21, 2026 (81 days ago)

Capital.com's UAE affiliate secures VARA licence, enabling spot crypto trading for UAE clients and expanding beyond CFD exposure.

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News 🏭 Commodities

European Gas Hits Five-Month High as Iran Peace Hopes Fade

August 20, 2026 (82 days ago)

European gas prices surge to five-month high as fading Iran peace hopes heighten supply risk, boosting energy market volatility.

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News ₿ Crypto

Bitcoin.com Wallet Adds UAE-Registered USDU Stablecoin, Expanding Retail Access

August 19, 2026 (82 days ago)

Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered USDU stablecoin into its self-custodial wallet, expanding retail access beyond institutional channels and boosting stablecoin adoption in the Middle…

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