Dirham Stablecoin has been officially announced by three Abu Dhabi organizations: IHC, ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). Fully regulated by the UAE Central Bank, the UAE Digital Currency initiative aims to revolutionize payment solutions while operating on the ADI blockchain. The launch of MasterCard Dirham Stablecoin has also been a major achievement in the UAE’s continued progress towards becoming a respected fintech leader in the local market and around the world.
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Key features of the new Dirham Stablecoin
Regulated stubcoins act as a reliable digital currency for consumers, businesses and various institutions. It also aims to support new digital use cases, from machines to machines and artificial intelligence applications, which are becoming increasingly important in today’s digital economy.
He said, Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, managing director and group CEO of ADQ:
“The launch of Stablecoin illustrates a crucial step in our commitment to strengthening the UAE’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. As we move forward more and more towards a digital and connected economy, Stablecoin will provide safe, efficient and scalable solutions while creating new opportunities for growth and value creation.”
More information about IHC, ADQ and FAB Partnerships
The Dirham Stablecoin will be issued by Fab, the largest bank in the UAE, subject to regulatory approval. The IHC ADQ Fab Partnership will bring together three powerful entities to help drive UAE digital currency in the coming months.
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IHC CEO Syed Basar Shueb was clear about the following facts:
“This new Stablecoin represents a major breakthrough in the development of digital currency and is proud to have played a key role in its creation. We look forward to working with our partners to explore the vast possibilities and innovations of the UAE by bringing the expertise of blockchain and fintech.”
How Regulated Stubcoins Reduce Cryptographic Risk
UAE digital currency addresses the critical risks of the cryptocurrency space through its regulated nature and institutional support. Dirham Stablecoin is operated on the ADI blockchain developed by the ADI Foundation. The ADI Foundation already has strategic partnerships with governments in more than 20 countries around the world.
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“This new Stablecoin represents a transformative progression and revolutionizes the way in which both consumers and businesses engage in reliable blockchain payments in the UAE.”
Guillaume de La Tour, CEO of Adi Foundation, commented:
“This marks a pivotal milestone in the UAE’s journey to a more inclusive and digital empowerment economy. By leveraging the ADI blockchain, we enable secure, transparent and efficient transactions at scale, built on the technologies developed in the UAE.”
The regulated Stablecoin represents a key milestone in the Digital Dirham Strategy launched by the UAE Central Bank in March 2023. The IHC and ADQ and Fab Dirham Stablecoin projects represent important advances in UAE cryptocurrency regulations with traditional cryptocurrency risks through official rules that affect global rules.
