Global #Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation has officially launched ADI Chain, marking a major milestone as the first institutional-grade Layer-2 blockchain in the MENA region specifically tailored for stablecoins and real-world assets (RWAs).

Major cryptocurrency industry figures recently convened in Abu Dhabi, aiming to secure investments from wealthy Emirati investors to revitalize the market after a two-month slowdown.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly asserting its position as a global powerhouse in the digital asset space, and nowhere is this momentum more visible than at Bitcoin MENA 2025.

BlackRock, a leading global asset manager, recently held its first board meeting in Abu Dhabi, a move that signifies its heightened focus on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the wider Middle East region.

Michael Saylor is set to headline Bitcoin MENA, scheduled for December 8–9, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

Singapore / Labuan, Malaysia – Crypto exchange Tokenize Xchange announced on July 20 that it will cease its operations in Singapore by September 30, following the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) decision to reject its application for a digital payment token license.

In a landmark move towards digital transformation in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi government, through the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has begun accepting AED stablecoin payments via AE Coin for taxi services.

Crypto payments provider Oobit, backed by industry giants like Tether and Solana, has announced its intention to expand its global reach by applying for a Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) license under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) framework.

Hodler Investments, a Dubai-based firm specializing in energy, AI, and digital asset mining, has formed a strategic partnership with EHC Investment of Abu Dhabi to launch NEXGEN.

Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has announced plans to supervise fiat-referenced tokens (FRTs), a category of stablecoins, in response to growing interest from stakeholders.

A groundbreaking new fund has been launched by the Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi, a recent establishment aiming to solidify the emirate's position as a global blockchain innovation hub.

South Korean crypto venture capital firm, Hashed Ventures, is expanding its global footprint by establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi. This strategic move marks a significant development in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) growing reputation as a crypto-friendly hub.