Crypto exchanges activate emergency plans as Middle East conflict escalates
Cryptopolitan 02 Mar 2026
The crypto sector started to deal with blowback effects from the Middle East conflict faster than most because of its 24/7 nature, affecting token prices while traditional markets were closed for the weekend. According to the (CMA), the UAE capital markets (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will remain closed until at least Wednesday, March 3, 2026, citing ongoing tensions in the region.

