In 2024, the sector in GCC was valued at USD 8.26 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 42.1%.
Industry signals indicate that by 2033, the GCC Fintech-enabled DeFi Market is likely to reach USD 44.94 billion, delivering a CAGR of 19.3% over the forecast period.
GCC markets prioritize financial stability and innovation balance, positioning DeFi within regulated digital asset strategies.
Regional regulators expanded supervised digital asset and blockchain frameworks during 2024, reinforcing structured conditions for DeFi-linked financial services.
DataCube Research Report (Jan 2026): This analysis uses 2024 as the actual year, 2025 as the estimated year, and calculates CAGR for the 2025-2033 period.
*Research Methodology: This report is based on DataCube’s proprietary 3-stage forecasting model, combining primary research, secondary data triangulation, and expert validation.
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