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Zand and Ripple Expand UAE Stablecoin Partnership
Zand, a UAE digital bank, partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based stablecoin solutions, including AEDZ and RLUSD, enabling on-chain liquidity, tokenization, and regulated digital asset services to support the UAE’s growing digital economy.
GCC Could Unlock $500bn via Asset Tokenization by 2030
Up to $500 billion in value could be unlocked across the GCC by 2030 through real-world asset tokenization, with private markets, equities, and real estate leading adoption as regulation and infrastructure mature across the region.
DXC and Ripple Partner to Bring Digital Asset Custody to Banks
DXC Technology and Ripple are partnering to help banks adopt secure digital asset custody and blockchain-based payments, enabling regulated institutions to scale tokenization, custody, and programmable payments without disrupting core banking systems.
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Launches First Tokenized Energy Transition Asset in Abu Dhabi
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol (SBP) completed the first transaction of its SBP token on Coinbase Project Diamond within ADGM, linking bitcoin mining to verified clean energy and creating a new climate-aligned digital asset class for institutional and retail investors.
botim Money and Binance Explore UAE Crypto Access
botim money and Binance signed an MoU to explore providing secure, compliant digital asset access for UAE users. The collaboration aims to expand botim’s fintech ecosystem, support financial inclusion, and further integrate crypto into everyday financial services in the region.
Digital asset tokenisation transitions from pilot fatigue to production readiness
Hosts Mark Walker and Grant Niven are joined by Stephen Philips to explore the rapidly changing landscape of digital assets. With extensive engineering and blockchain experience spanning the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Stephen shares valuable insights into how tokenisation is transitioning from policy to production. The episode dives into the practical applications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and the fundamental distinction between backed and unbacked assets.