【Chainalysis: The Middle East accounts for 7.5% of global crypto trading volume】 Golden Finance reported that according to a report released by Chainalysis, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) accounted for 7.5% of global cryptocurrency trading volume between July 2023 and June 2024, with a total transaction volume of approximately US$338.7 billion. The report shows that 93% of the transaction amount comes from institutions and professional investors, and retail investors account for only 1.8%. The region mainly conducts cryptocurrency transactions through centralized exchanges, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia have shown a high interest in decentralized platforms. The UAE is becoming a global cryptocurrency hub, benefiting from clear regulatory and forward-looking digital asset policies.