$14B EMIRATI OIL GIANT EMARAT NOW ACCEPTS BITCOIN FOR GAS PAYMENTS

UAE state-owned energy giant Emarat has officially begun accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment options across its gas stations.

This move, backed by partnerships with local fintech providers, represents a major leap for crypto adoption in the Gulf region and sets a precedent for mainstream integration of digital assets in everyday utilities.

Emarat, which operates one of the largest fuel station networks in the UAE, is the first oil company in the region to offer such payment flexibility.

Source: @pete_rizzo_