Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation, aimed at enhancing the development of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) within ADGM’s regulatory framework. This collaboration is part of ADGM’s broader initiative to become a leading hub for technology-driven financial services. The DLT Foundations Regulations, introduced by ADGM, are heralded as the world’s first regulatory framework designed specifically for blockchain foundations, Web3 entities, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

This partnership is expected to leverage Solana’s innovative blockchain technology and ADGM’s regulatory expertise to further the adoption and development of blockchain and DLT solutions in the region. The Solana Foundation’s CEO expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential to attract talent and innovation to Abu Dhabi and the broader Middle East, emphasizing the region’s attractiveness for fintech, gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the creator economy. The collaboration is also seen as a significant step in ensuring the sustainable development of blockchain technology through regulation and compliance.

ADGM has been proactive in adopting and regulating digital assets and blockchain technology, having introduced cryptocurrency regulations in 2018. The financial center has seen rapid expansion, with significant investments in the blockchain and digital assets sectors, including the launch of the Hub71+ Digital Assets initiative and the Bridgetower Middle East crypto platform. The partnership with Solana is expected to further this growth, contributing to the development of the blockchain ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

The memorandum of understanding between ADGM and the Solana Foundation marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of blockchain technology in the Middle East, promising to open new opportunities for innovation and growth within ADGM’s regulatory framework​​​​.

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