{"time":1707540749764,"blocks":[{"id":"LdfaobBz2w","data":{"text":"Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international finance center and free zone, and Solana Foundation have forged a collaboration aimed at advancing the development of blockchain ecosystems."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"qqjB0mROqs","data":{"text":"Nurturing DLT innovation","level":1},"type":"header"},{"id":"ZvKUicmPzW","data":{"text":"The primary objective of this partnership, which was announced earlier this week, is to enhance Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) solutions and propel innovation within the blockchain sphere. Hamad Al Mazrouei, CEO of ADGM Registration Authority, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"wDG5_nKUE-","data":{"text":"“We are excited to partner with Solana to pioneer the future of technology, and further enhance the level of knowledge in the space of blockchain by emphasizing the value of regulation and compliance in ensuring robust and sustainable development.”"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"yXfczg47G3","data":{"text":"Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, shared her optimism about the partnership on the X social media platform, stating:"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"OFlwkLNDbO","data":{"text":"“I spent the day with the @ADGlobalMarket leadership, and have come away with great optimism about their progressive, consultative approach to regulation.”"},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"gd8INayuu1","data":{"text":"Emerging crypto hub","level":1},"type":"header"},{"id":"mcc4ZAWowF","data":{"text":"Abu Dhabi is swiftly emerging as a prominent hub for crypto and blockchain ventures, attracting top firms globally due to its strategic location and supportive government policies."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"cEy2l_4YOz","data":{"text":"The ADGM has approved a raft of licenses for leading digital asset sector firms. New York-headquartered blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos secured an in-principle license back in November. That same month, retail and social trading platform eToro and virtual asset firm M2 both secured trading licenses from ADGM. In September, Standard Chartered-backed digital asset marketplace Zodia Markets secured in-principle approval."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"hjJxDMuJoE","data":{"text":"Framework for DAOs and foundations","level":1},"type":"header"},{"id":"A1lrCdlBP0","data":{"text":"Abu Dhabi Global Market has created an enabling environment for such partnerships to flourish. The emirate has recently launched a $2 billion initiative dedicated to fostering startups in the Web3 and blockchain technology sectors, underscoring its commitment to nurturing the growth of the crypto and blockchain industry."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"tNOy_P9QCj","data":{"text":"Last year, ADGM introduced regulations to streamline the establishment of blockchain startups in its international free trade zone, aiming to attract investments and enhance market competitiveness and efficiency. In particular, it rolled out a framework for the establishment of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and blockchain foundations."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"P6WfwgtYyt","data":{"text":"To establish a distributed ledger technology (DLT) foundation, founders are required to submit a signed Charter to the Registrar, affirming compliance with all relevant laws and financial obligations. Notably, ADGM’s regulatory framework for DLT foundations has already yielded significant results, with the recent announcement of the Berlin-based IOTA Foundation unveiling a $100 million foundation in Abu Dhabi. This latest Solana Foundation collaboration is further evidence of the fruits of that framework."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"tgzUszOiqj","data":{"text":"In addition to regulatory advancements, Abu Dhabi Global Market introduced a virtual platform in 2022 to connect individuals with virtual asset firms, consolidating its status as a crypto hub. This initiative has attracted several crypto firms to the UAE, drawn by the region’s plans to establish itself as a leading crypto hub."},"type":"paragraph"},{"id":"hARHF3vx9w","data":{"text":"Dubai, Abu Dhabi’s neighboring emirate, has also witnessed a surge in crypto firms, buoyed by the proactive approach of Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, which serves as a global model for regulator-industry collaboration."},"type":"paragraph"}],"version":"2.26.5"}