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🚀 Abu Dhabi Makes History: MENA’s First Blockchain-Powered Digital Bond Launches on ADX
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is set to issue the first blockchain-based digital bond in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), marking a major leap in tokenized finance and institutional crypto adoption.
Key Highlights:
✅ Powered by HSBC Orion – The same platform behind the European Investment Bank’s first digital bond.
✅ Issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) – The UAE’s largest bank, which is also working on an AED stablecoin.
✅ Global Investor Access – Available via Euroclear, Clearstream, and HSBC Orion, bridging traditional and digital finance.
Why This Matters for Crypto & Finance:
🔹 Faster Settlements – Blockchain reduces processing time & counterparty risk.
🔹 Enhanced Transparency – Immutable ledger improves security & trust.
🔹 Tokenization Wave – Paves the way for green bonds, sukuk, and real estate-linked digital assets.
UAE’s Digital Finance Leadership
🇦🇪 ADX CEO: “This lays the foundation for a broader class of tokenized assets.”
🇦🇪 FAB CFO: “We’re transforming traditional finance into seamless digital workflows.”
💡 HSBC Orion’s Track Record:
✔️ Facilitated world’s first multi-currency digital bond.
✔️ Issued Hong Kong’s largest digital bond.
✔️ Launched tokenized gold ownership.
What’s Next?
📈 More institutional-grade digital assets (green bonds, sukuk).
🌍 MENA’s capital markets becoming more efficient & crypto-friendly.
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#CryptoFinance #ADX
(Source: Cryptopolitan, ADX, HSBC)