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flag Gulf Energy Exchange launched OIL1, a digital asset backed by oil and dollars, at Davos 2026, aiming to link oil and blockchain finance.

flag The Gulf Energy Exchange launched OIL1, the world’s first oil-backed digital asset, at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. flag Pegged to both the US dollar and Gulf crude oil prices, OIL1 is backed by verified crude reserves and a diversified reserve including USDC and USD. flag Built on Circle’s Arc blockchain and secured by Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, it aims to link the $2.4 trillion oil market with the $260 billion stablecoin sector, enabling 24/7 access, smaller investments, and faster, programmable transactions. flag The asset, issued by GEX in Bahrain, requires regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain. flag Developers say it marks a major step in integrating energy commodities with blockchain finance, enhancing liquidity, energy security, and cross-border value exchange.

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