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UAE’s Central Bank approves the launch of an AED stablecoin

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  • UAE has granted AED Stablecoin LLC in-principle approval to launch AE Coin.
  • The stablecoin will be pegged to the Dirham for security and a better experience for those in the Middle East.
  • The introduction of AE Coin aligns with the UAE’s Digital Government Strategy 2025.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted AED Stablecoin LLC in-principle approval to launch AE Coin, the country’s regulated stablecoin. The stablecoin issuer aims to improve payments and transactions in the region. 

The stablecoin will be pegged to the Dirham for security and a better experience for those in the Middle East. It also offers fast, low-cost transactions and is regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. 

The stablecoin aims to foster economic growth and innovation in the UAE by providing a secure and efficient digital currency. As designed, AE Coin can be used for multiple purposes, including payments between companies, individual transactions, and investments. 

Ramez Rafeek, General Manager of AED Stablecoin, stated: 

We are very pleased to have received the approval of the Central Bank of the UAE to begin issuing AE Coin, in line with the ‘Payment Token Services Regulation.’ As the first-ever stablecoin regulated by the Central Bank, AE Coin will revolutionize the digital currency landscape by offering users an unparalleled blend of financial freedom, unwavering stability, and top-tier security.

Ramez Rafeek

In addition to its DeFi initiatives, AE Coin is strategically positioning itself to collaborate with e-commerce platforms, mobile wallets, and merchant partnerships, aiming to streamline users’ everyday transactions.

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AE Coin’s roadmap outlines the development of strategic alliances with financial institutions and payment gateways, a move that is set to facilitate crypto adoption throughout the UAE.

Plans are in progress for listing on major crypto exchanges, facilitating enhanced accessibility to the stablecoin. The emphasis on technological innovations encompasses the development of mobile wallet functionalities, enhancing AE Coin’s usability for users on the go and contributing to its overall ecosystem.

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