Crypto’s multi-million F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events

Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed. What to know : Major crypto events in Dubai, including TOKEN2049 (postponed to 2027) and TON Gateway (canceled), were disrupted by security concerns and travel issues related to the conflict. The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi F1 Grand Prixs directly impacts multi-million dollar sponsorships from major crypto exchanges like OKX, Crypto.com, and Bybit. Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed.