#AbuDhabiStablecoin
šš„Abu Dhabi: the UAE ready for the launch of the new stablecoin pegged to the Dirham š„š
In Abu Dhabi, the institutional giantsĀ IHC, ADQ, and the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)Ā have announcedĀ the intention to launch the new stablecoin pegged to the UAE Dirham.Ā
In practice, the new stablecoin will beĀ completely regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)Ā andĀ issuedĀ by the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates,Ā FAB, subject to regulatory approval.
According to what has beenĀ stated, the new stablecoin will aim toĀ facilitate payments and conduct business, both locally and globally. Moreover, the idea is that payment with the stablecoin can allow identity, governance, and value to flow freely, securely, and verifiably.
The new stablecoin of the UAE will be used as aĀ reliable digital currency in a wide range of daily scenarios, by citizens and consumers, businesses and institutions.
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Furthermore, the project plans to be able toĀ support emerging digital use cases,Ā such asĀ machine-to-machine andĀ AI.Ā
šThe symbol of the digital Dirham
Last month,Ā the CBUAEĀ had also unveiledĀ theĀ symbol of the Dirham, both digital and physical,Ā as an initiative that demonstrates the progress of the UAE national currency digitalization program.
This is aĀ letter āDāĀ that incorporatesĀ two horizontal linesĀ representing the stability of the countryās currency and is inspired by the UAE flag.
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The symbol then sees the presence of aĀ circle that surrounds it,Ā using the colors of the UAE flag to reflect national pride and identity.Ā