The UAE holds $700M of BTC through mining operations linked to Abu Dhabi's royal family.

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The UAE holds $700M of BTC through mining operations linked to Abu Dhabi's royal family.


The UAE now possesses $700 million worth of Bitcoin, acquired through strategic mining operations, marking its position among top government holders.

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