What Abu Dhabi’s ADQ and FAB launching the UAE’s first dirham-backed stablecoin signals for crypto adoption in the region

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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ and FAB launching the UAE’s first dirham-backed stablecoin is a visionary step towards boosting the region’s crypto adoption.

With strong regulatory clarity and institutional trust UAE is set to drive mainstream blockchain payments.

The adoption and acceleration of cryptocurrencies worldwide have pushed multiple jurisdictions to pilot crypto CBDCs such as China, India, Nigeria, Russia and more.

This move, backed by the Central Bank of the UAE, could significantly boost confidence in digital assets across the MENA region, particularly for retail and institutional users.

This sends a strong signal of a growing global trend of national currency-backed stablecoins, as governments and financial institutions seek to integrate blockchain technology with stable, regulated digital currencies.

The stablecoin’s operation on the ADI blockchain and its support for innovative use cases like AI-driven transactions further show its potential to reshape the regional financial landscape.

This also boosts the national currency and projects its growth in a digital form.

Vugar Usi Zade, COO at Bitget


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