Report: One third of Israelis and Emiratis own cryptocurrency
Both Israel and the UAE have emerged as centers of cryptocurrency in the Middle East.
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A New York-based cryptocurrency exchange released a report today detailing cryptocurrency ownership in the Middle East.
Gemini published its first “Global state of crypto” report following what it said was a pivotal year for digital currencies. The exchange conducted a poll of people in various countries to determine worldwide rates of cryptocurrency ownership and related findings.