Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Gulf Energy Exchange launched OIL1, a digital asset backed by oil and dollars, at Davos 2026, aiming to link oil and blockchain finance.
The Gulf Energy Exchange launched OIL1, the world’s first oil-backed digital asset, at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos.
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.
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.
The asset, issued by GEX in Bahrain, requires regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Developers say it marks a major step in integrating energy commodities with blockchain finance, enhancing liquidity, energy security, and cross-border value exchange.
Gulf Energy Exchange lanzó OIL1, un activo digital respaldado por petróleo y dólares, en Davos 2026, con el objetivo de vincular el petróleo y las finanzas de blockchain.