In 2024, the MEA industry amounted to USD 15.92 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 43.3%.
The MEA Fintech-enabled DeFi Market will reach USD 89.73 billion by 2033, achieving an expected CAGR of 19.6% over the forecast timeline.
The region shows uneven but deliberate adoption, with DeFi explored mainly through regulated fintech platforms and institutional pilots rather than open protocols.
Several MEA regulators advanced digital finance and blockchain oversight initiatives during 2024, shaping controlled pathways for DeFi-related experimentation.
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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