The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, an American post-trade financial services company providing clearing and settlement services to the financial markets known as DTCC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Abu Dhabi based Securrency Inc. (“Securrency”), a leading developer of institutional-grade, digital asset infrastructure invested in by Mubadala sovereign Fund.

Securrency will become a fully-owned subsidiary of DTCC and will operate under the name DTCC Digital Assets. Nadine Chakar, CEO of Securrency, will join DTCC as Managing Director, Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets, reporting to Lynn Bishop, DTCC Managing Director and Chief Information Officer. Chakar will also join the DTCC Management Committee. In addition, Dan Doney, CTO and founder of Securrency, John Hensel, COO and co-founder, and other members of the Securrency leadership team, as well as roughly 100 Securrency staff of full-time employees or contractors, will become DTCC employees.

Securrency is a blockchain-based financial and regulatory technology developer that raised $30 million in 2021 from State Street, US Bank, WisdomTree Investments and others. It has worked with WisdomTree to help the asset manager launch “blockchain-enabled” funds that keep a secondary record of share ownership on the Stellar or Ethereum blockchains.

Frank La Salla, President, CEO and Director, DTCC, said, “Securrency is an important strategic acquisition that will give us the technology to drive market-wide transformation by enabling end-to-end digital lifecycle processing for tokenized assets, digital currencies and other financial instruments. By bringing together DTCC’s commitment to providing market stability and our unparalleled network of financial market participants with the sophistication of the Securrency technology, we will be in a leading position to unlock the value of digital assets and help guide the industry through its digital transformation journey. We believe this next generation of financial market infrastructure will further reduce settlement times, facilitate market transparency and risk management, enhance regulatory oversight and controls, and unlock efficiency and innovation to create an improved investor experience.”

By combining DTCC’s digital capabilities and Securrency’s technology, DTCC will fast-track development of its enterprise digital asset platform to unlock the power of institutional DeFi. DTCC will leverage the technology over time to embed digital assets within its existing products and services, develop new, regulatory-compliant blockchain-based offerings and explore use cases with the industry, including buyside asset managers, broker-dealers and custodians, to collaborate on new DTCC blockchain-based solutions.

In addition, DTCC will lead the industry’s development of a robust, global digital infrastructure by licensing the Securrency technology and offering professional services. Firms will be able to leverage the technology to transform and evolve their operating models and to create innovative, new digital asset services alone or in collaboration with other market participants – similar to how WisdomTree licenses Securrency’s software as part of the infrastructure for its WisdomTree Prime™ offering that provides tokenized assets and funds via digital wallets for retail investors and consumers.

Chakar said, “As we join forces with DTCC, we are excited to bring together DTCC’s infrastructure capabilities with Securrency’s technology to embrace a future where the digitization of capital markets is at the forefront of innovation. These capabilities will allow DTCC to partner with the industry to build a resilient and scalable infrastructure critical to the mass adoption of digital assets. Together, we will unlock opportunities to reimagine compliance, liquidity, efficiency and interoperability in trading real-world assets on the blockchain.”

DTCC also plans to provide global leadership to foster industry-wide collaboration to help avoid fragmentation with different digital technologies and standards. Securrency’s technology can address this issue by acting as a DLT-agnostic harmonization layer that promotes interoperability, liquidity, transparency and security.

La Salla said, “We look forward to building on our past work to drive consensus around the standards, controls and frameworks necessary to support regulatory-compliant digital asset solutions and development of the right architecture and infrastructure to ensure widespread interoperability. We’re excited to welcome our new colleagues to the DTCC team and to begin collaborating as a group to strengthen market stability and resilience and drive greater efficiencies, productivity, risk mitigation and liquidity in the global financial markets.”

This announcement comes as John Hensel, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Officer, MENA, Securrency told IBS intelligence, “The UAE is ramping up its efforts to become a global blockchain hub.” In his interview he commented on why they chose UAE out of all the other countries globally including, USA, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Singapore.

According to Hensel, SEC ( Securities and Exchange Commission) in the USA has portrayed a conservative approach to the regulation of digital assets, so exploring other regulatory jurisdictions they found that the UAE was a credible, well positioned young financial center that embraced technology with experienced regulatory experts from the USA, Australia, Singapore and others.

He explains, “ After being here for 6 years we have seen the landscape change and become more favorable for investors partnering under FSRA and who are benefiting from the protection of ADGM which will grow opportunities locally for us given we were first movers and have strong relations with sovereign wealth entities, broker dealers, fund managers as key stakeholders.”

Securrency entered the ADGM FSRA regulatory sandbox in 2017 and secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to deal in investments as a matched principal and provide custody for those investments in 2022. The license enabled Securrency Capital to provide trading of digital assets to a variety of clients, including retail clients.

Securrency had raised $30 million in its latest funding round. The funds were used to roll out the company’s expansion plans. The Series B funding round included existing investor WisdomTree Investment along with Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala-backed Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, State Street and U.S. Bank. Prior to that in 202, The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) had invested in Securrency, a US-based developer of blockchain-based financial and regulatory technology through its ventures fund.

The company also signed a strategic partnership with leading investment management and banking firm, Musharaka Capital in KSA, to develop a compliant platform for issuing digital securities in Saudi Arabia in 2020.

Abu Dhabi headquartered, Soter Insure, a provider of specialized digital asset insurance products tailored to the digital asset economy, has closed its Series A funding round, led by Galaxy, with participation from Brevan Howard Digital, Karatage, Token Bay, Pharsalus and others.

Soter headquartered in Abu Dhabi also operates out of Bermuda, with offices in London, New York and Dubai, it was also incubated by UAE based Further Ventures and WebN Group.

The company offers specialized digital asset insurance products for financial institutions, including Asset Loss, Directors & Officers (D&O), and Smart Contract Failure coverage, uniquely denominated in both fiat and native digital assets.

The company as such offers comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to the unique risks of decentralized technologies.

As per the press release, the investment will support Soter Insure’s expansion, bolstering its underwriting and technology teams to scale operations across key markets.

“Our mission at Soter is to set a new standard for risk management in the digital assets space. We are proud to have the support of Galaxy and our other Series A investors as we work to build innovative insurance products that meet the unique needs of the market. With this funding, we’ll continue to expand our offerings and grow our footprint globally, providing clients with trusted and transparent risk management solutions,” said Henson Orser, Founder and CEO of Soter Insure.

Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy, added, “Galaxy is excited to support Soter Insure in their mission to bring innovative insurance solutions to the digital asset ecosystem. Their tailored approach to risk management meets a crucial industry need, empowering digital asset holders and operators with confidence. We are excited to contribute to their growth and global expansion.”

UAE investors and consumers were officially warned about investing in memecoins by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) given the risks associated with advertisements promoting subscriptions to memecoins.

The UAE virtual asset regulator noted that memecoins are unregulated and highly risky in nature. The crypto regulator noted memecoins are highly speculative and volatile assets, frequently subject to market manipulation.

The regulator also stated that these memecoins lack intrinsic value and derive their pricing from social media trends, hype or misleading promotional strategies.

As such investors should exercise caution when presented with claims of unrealistic returns, as these often indicate fraudulent schemes.
There is a risk of significant financial loss within short timeframes due to price collapses, liquidity shortages, or scams.

Moreover VARA added that any virtual asset issuance from Dubai must ensure adherence with VARA Regulations and Rulebooks.
Any promotion, advertising, or solicitation of virtual assets must adhere to VARA’s Marketing Regulations.
Entities engaging in unauthorized virtual asset activities may be subject to enforcement action.

These memecoin platform may also be restricted without prior notice.

Aston Martin Aramco has partnered with Coinbase crypto exchange, paid entirely in cryptocurrency, making Coinbase their Official Crypto Partner.
As per Aston Martin Aramco’s announcement, the multi-year partnership aims to amplify Coinbase’s mission of demonstrating crypto as a key to greater economic freedom globally. It will also communicate Coinbase’s aim to make it easy for anyone to engage with cryptocurrency.

The Aston Martin Aramco, the partnership will be paid entirely in USDC, a stable digital currency designed to be pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. This marks the first time any Formula One team has publicly announced the full payment of a partnership with a stablecoin like USDC.

As part of the partnership, Aston Martin Aramco will explore bringing fan engagement opportunities onchain.

Coinbase branding will debut on the halo and rear-wing end plate of the AMR25 throughout the season, as well as on drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll’s racing suits.

Jefferson Slack, Managing Director of Commercial, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, stated, “This partnership shows the trust and confidence we place in Coinbase’s expertise as a leader in digital finance. By transacting this deal fully in USDC, we’re signalling our commitment to innovation, building a sustainable, forward-thinking relationship with Coinbase.”

Gary Sun, Vice President, Marketing, Coinbase added, “This is a huge milestone for Coinbase, marking the first time we’ve invested in a sports partnership entirely in cryptocurrency. It is also our debut in Formula One, and we are excited to embrace an industry that equally values pushing the boundaries with transformative ideas and technology. We look forward to building on this collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco as we strive for greater economic freedom globally

UAE Mubadala, a sovereign investment fund, has revealed in an SEC Filing that in late 2024 it invested $436,895,026 in BlackRock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The disclosure was made through a 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Mubadala’s investment in Bitcoin while not directly but through an ETF is a significant departure from the usual investments made by Sovereign funds in the Middle East and GCC region.

It reflects a growing interest in the UAE in Bitcoin and crypto assets.

The UAE in particular has been showcased as having 30% of its population owning crypto.

Prior to this announcement another UAE sovereign wealth fund, through one of its subsidiaries FSI ( FS Innovation) agreed with US based Marathon digital holdings, a digital asset mining company establishing and operating facilities for digital asset mining in Abu Dhabi.

The initial phase consisted of two digital asset mining sites comprising 250 MW (megawatts) in Abu Dhabi UAE. Marathon Holdings will own 20% of the joint company in UAE only. The cost of the project being $406 million.

ADQ in addition also registered Zero Two, to launch its digital assets business in Abu Dhabi UAE to offer latest generation technologies. Zero Two aimed to build and operate data center and offer digital asset management services as part of ADQ’s digital asset strategy. The name “Zero Two” is derived from the significance of the numerals 0 and 2 in Web3 technology.

Then in September 2022, Abu Dhabi’s ADQ and Further Ventures, an investment firm back by ADQ launched a $200 million fund focused on Fintech, digital assets and supplychain.

Prior to that rumors circulated in 2024 that a Qatar sovereign fund was investing in Bitcoin, but nothing was ever verified.

Recently as well, Wisconsin’s investment board increased its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to over 6 million shares. The state fund was the first of its kind to report a bitcoin ETF purchase in 2024.

UAE AD Ports Group, an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, has been contracted to manage and operate the cutting-edge IOT and Blockchain enabled Al Madouneh Customs Centre in Amman, Jordan.

The 1.3 million m2 state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated last June to elevate Jordan’s trade competitiveness through AI-driven customs solutions, blockchain-enabled transparency, and Internet of Things (IoT)-powered logistics optimisation. The centre will streamline cross-border trade, reduce clearance times, and enhance supply chain efficiency, aligning with global standards for trade facilitation.

By integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices, AD Ports Group collaboration with Jordan Customs Department aims to position the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a regional leader in next-generation logistics and customs operations.

The Al Madouneh facility, with features such as automated inspection ramps, smart warehouses, and predictive analytics, will empower businesses with faster cargo processing, robust security protocols, and a seamless digital trade experience with AD Ports Group deploying its expertise in smart logistics and trade digitalization to maximize operational efficiency and economic returns while running the facility.

The Group’s partnership with Jordan Customs is projected to deliver significant benefits through the Al Madouneh Centre, including a 20% reduction in clearance times, enhanced cargo security, and a scalable infrastructure capable of handling around 1,000 trucks in the import and transit yard, with plans for future expansion.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group, said: “This collaboration highlights AD Ports Group’s commitment to advancing regional trade ecosystems, in line with our wise leadership’s vision. It gives the Group the opportunity to support Jordan’s vision of becoming a regional logistics hub contributing to economic growth and jobs creation for the people of Jordan. We look forward to realising this important trade enhancement project with our partner Jordan Customs Department. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering economic growth, the Al Madouneh Customs Centre is poised to unlock new opportunities for businesses and reinforce the Middle East’s position in the global supply chain landscape.”

Customs Major General Ahmed Al-Akalik, Director General of the Jordan Customs Department, said: “Our collaboration with AD Ports Group is based on the referral decision issued by the Government Tenders Department, aimed at enhancing customs procedures at the centre and streamlining processes to save time and effort, while improving the investment environment. This will be achieved through the development operations that AD Ports Group will undertake to support customs operations at the centre, in accordance with the stated tender.”

Al-Akaleek reaffirmed Jordan Customs Department’s commitment to working closely with AD Ports Group to serve traders and investors, in addition to enhancing operations at the centre, in line with the Kingdom’s economic modernisation vision, and overcome all obstacles that may hinder development and modernisation efforts in service of the national economy.

Notabene, a provider of crypto compliance solutions, has partnered with Mastercard to bring simplicity and enhanced safety to their powerful crypto compliance tools. Through a pilot program with M2,a regulated crypto exchange in UAE, Notabene will integrate Mastercard Crypto Credential into its SafeTransact platform, facilitating the secure and privacy-preserving exchange of transaction metadata for M2’s digital asset trading services.

As per the press release, the pilot aims to showcase how VASPs and traditional financial institutions can come together to mitigate risks associated with digital asset transfers while maintaining operational simplicity for institutions and their retail customers.


Mastercard Crypto Credential verifies transactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks, providing the assurance that a user has met a set of verification standards and confirming that the recipient’s wallet supports the transferred asset. The solution simplifies the consumer experience by allowing crypto exchange users to send and receive digital assets – such as stablecoins being leveraged for remittances, a growing use case – using simple aliases, instead of the typically long and complex blockchain addresses.

This integration between Notabene, M2 and Mastercard aims to significantly improve counterparty identification rates, ensuring compliance with the Travel Rule while reducing friction in VASP-to-VASP and cross-border transactions. By employing advanced encryption and data minimization practices, the integration will help ensure that sensitive information is protected while also enabling convenient and compliant transactions.

Pelle Braendgaard, CEO of Notabene, commented on the partnership,”Our collaboration with Mastercard represents a significant leap forward in making crypto transactions as safe and straightforward as traditional financial operations. By combining our expertise in crypto compliance with Mastercard’s global reach and digital assets capabilities, we’re setting a new standard for consumer trust in crypto payments. This partnership is not just about solving today’s compliance challenges but also lays the groundwork for supporting innovations such as self-hosted wallet integrations, further expanding the scope of secure and trusted crypto transactions.”

“As the digital assets ecosystem matures, Mastercard is continuing to innovate to stay ahead while ensuring safe, compliant, and trusted interactions,” said Raj Dhamodharan, executive vice president, Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard. “By integrating Mastercard Crypto Credential with Notabene’s industry-leading compliance solutions, we’re enhancing connectivity and trust to foster the adoption and integration of a range of digital assets – from Bitcoin to stablecoins – into the global financial ecosystem. This partnership with Notabene and M2 expands our reach and interoperability across the crypto landscape.”

In collaboration with M2, Mastercard and Notabene are demonstrating practical applications of this joint solution. Deepak Garg, Chief Compliance Officer at M2, adds: “As a leading virtual assets service provider, we are committed to staying aligned with global regulatory standards while enhancing the user experience for our customers. By partnering with Notabene and Mastercard, we can bring even more secure and compliant digital asset transactions to a global audience. This approach not only strengthens trust with our customers, but also opens new opportunities for growth by expanding the network of reliable counterparties for safe and secure transactions.”

The pilot program is currently limited to select regions, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and several European countries, with plans for expansion in the near future.

A new Web3 alliance has been formed in KSA . Animoca Brands, SandBox, and Outlier Ventures announced that they have united key Blockchain and digital innovation players towards to goal of driving adoption and Web3 technologies aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

The non-profit association aims to create a collaborative ecosystem that empowers businesses and drives sustainable growth within Saudi Arabia by building on their previous initiatives and investments to advance the region’s digital landscape.

The alliance’s board is composed of industry leaders and experts based in Saudi Arabia, actively driving the Kingdom’s digital transformation. Supported by both international and local companies, these experts – including Dr. Abeer Al Humaimeedy, Yasser Alobaidan, Omar Elassar, Dr. Majid Almansouri, Wajd Badawi, Billal Yamak, Vincent Li, Bandar Altunisi, Ali Alasiri, and Stephan Apel – are deeply engaged in advancing innovation within the country.

“The Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia represents a crucial step forward in realizing the Kingdom’s vision for a digital future,” said Billal Yamak. “By bringing together expertise from both local and international leaders in the blockchain space, we’re creating a powerful platform for innovation and growth.”

On LinkedIn Bandar AlTunisi a Former Binance executive in MENA, stated, “Extremely excited to be a founding Board Member of the newly launched Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA)! WASA aims to accelerate the adoption and integration of blockchain technology and Web3 innovations in the Kingdom, through education, awareness, collaboration and policy support.”

The alliance will focus on four key pillars which include awareness and education, standards and best practice development, as well as research and development including networking and collaboration opportunities.

WASA will serve as the primary advocate for Web3 technology in the region, working independently to promote innovation rather than individual companies or entities.

The alliance’s governance structure includes a General Assembly and an Executive Committee, ensuring transparent and effective leadership. A comprehensive digital infrastructure and marketing strategy will support the alliance’s mission to connect and empower the Web3 community throughout Saudi Arabia.

Web3 enthusiasts, corporations, and industry leaders are invited to join the alliance and have a say in shaping the future of the Web3 ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

NEOM and Outlier Ventures launched Web3 accelerator

In January of 2025, Neom, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city being built on the shores of the Red Sea partnered with Saudi Arabian NTDP ( National Technology Development Program) and Outlier Ventures, a global Web3 accelerator, to launch the first Web3 accelerator and the FutureSpark Base Camp Demo Day.

Naif Abu Saida, Director of Web3 at Neom stated in a LinkedIn post, ” The future is here, and it’s powered by Web3. Since the beginning of our Web3 journey at NEOM, we’ve been working tirelessly to bring innovation to the forefront, and today, we’re proud to unveil the Kingdom’s first Web3 accelerator!”

KSA based Oumla, a Layer 1 Blockchain platform for easy blockchain integration and digital asset storage, has signed an innovation agreement with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB Bank), a Riyadh-based Saudi joint stock company in which global banking group HSBC owns a minority stake.

The collaboration agreement will seek to explore Blockchain technology and its application to advance financial innovation. As per the announcement on LinkedIn, the partnership reflects both parties’ commitment to driving digital transformation in the banking sector and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading hub for modern financial services.

This comes days after the Layer 1 blockchain company signed announced its partnership with Chainlink Blockchain, best known for solutions in onchain finance and cross-chain interoperability.

Major financial market infrastructures and institutions, such as Swift, Fidelity International, and ANZ Bank, as well as top DeFi protocols including Aave, GMX, and Lido, use Chainlink to power next-generation applications for banking, asset management, and other major sectors.

In an X post Oumla stated, “We are pleased to announce that Oumla is partnering with chainlink and adopting the Chainlink standard on OumlaChain, a compliance-focused, permissioned blockchain in Saudi Arabia.”

Founded by Hussein Ahmed originally from Egypt, Limited, a next-generation fintech startup offering stablecoin-based premium global banking services, has raised a $3 million pre-seed funding round led by Third Prime, with participation from The House Fund and Arche Capital.

As per the press release, the company, aims to transform how businesses and consumers worldwide interact with money by merging the best of crypto technology with the familiarity of traditional banking—minus the institutional vulnerabilities seen in failing banks or centralized exchanges.
Stablecoins have seen meteoric growth in recent years, with on-chain transaction volumes exceeding $12 trillion in 2024, far outpacing major payment networks like Visa. By placing assets in self-custody wallets, Limited users retain complete control of their funds—safeguarding them from the risks of bank collapses or platform failures.

“We believe financial services, while sometimes perceived as boring or soulless, are deeply personal,” said Hussein Ahmed, Limited’s founder and CEO. “Money is a huge part of our lives—both for businesses and individuals—and should be managed thoughtfully and elegantly. We took the best aspects of stablecoins—speed, low cost, self-custody—and merged them with a user experience similar to, and even better than, traditional banks, so our customers can stay protected, enjoy global access, and avoid the pitfalls of failed institutions.”

Third Prime, a New York and Nashville-based venture capital firm whose portfolio includes prominent fintech and crypto players like Circle, Chime, Octane, Kafene and Yellow Card led the $3 million round.

Its Co-founder and General Partner, Wes Barton, underscored the timing, “Limited’s unique approach—secure self-custody stablecoins, global banking accessibility, and a frictionless user experience—aligns perfectly with our thesis that the future of finance is decentralized, trusted, and user-centric. We have seen Hussein’s track record in building great products, and we’re convinced Limited can reshape global financial services.”

Co-leading the round with Third Prime is The House Fund, a UC Berkeley–focused venture firm founded by Jeremy Fiance—who was also an early investor in Hussein’s previous venture, Oxygen—alongside other prominent crypto and FinTech founders. Hussein originally founded Oxygen and grew it to over one million accounts. While Oxygen focused on the U.S. market leveraging traditional banking rails, Limited takes that vision a step further by integrating stablecoins and self-custody into the day-to-day global banking experience.

“We’ve witnessed Hussein’s drive to simplify complex finance solutions throughout his time at UC Berkeley Haas and with Oxygen,” said Jeremy. “Limited brings accessibility, security, and speed to a global audience.” The House Fund has also backed leading AI and FinTech infrastructure innovators, including Databricks, Perplexity, and Flexport.

Arche Capital, backed by major LPs with a focus on the intersection of crypto and fintech, also participated in the raise.

“Limited combines stability, transparency, and practical innovation to solve a critical challenge in global finance,” said Vanessa Grellet. “While many solutions remain fragmented and complicated, Limited stands out by making cross-border transactions faster, more affordable, and truly self-directed,” added William Wolf.

Inspired in part by the American Express model, Limited offers premium Visa and MasterCard options worldwide, their own, spanning White, Silver, and Gold tiers, and also enables co-branded card programs for brands seeking a global footprint. This approach lets partners easily design, launch, and fully manage customized cards that significantly boost customer engagement and loyalty—unlike typical co-branded offerings that are restricted to local or regional deployments.

Limited caters to high-end users. The Limited Gold Card comes with 24/7 global concierge services, exclusive perks like complimentary breakfasts at luxury hotels (including the Ritz-Carlton and Mandarin Oriental), free rental days at Hertz, and top-tier travel experiences that rival the best in the market. Simultaneously, the company supports instant, near-zero-fee cross-border payments in over 140 countries, using more than 300 local payment methods (such as WeChat, Pix, SPEI, GrabPay, and others) across 80 currencies.

Limited operates globally—excluding sanctioned and restricted jurisdictions—and aims to position itself as the go-to solution for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individual customers seeking a stable and efficient alternative to conventional banking.

Bitget Wallet, a leading Web3 non-custodial wallet, is now fully supporting the UAE based Mantra Mainnet, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).

As per the press release, with this integration, Bitget Wallet users can easily access Mantra’s network to transfer and receive $OM tokens, participate in cross-chain transactions, and explore staking opportunities through Mantra’s DApp.

The Mantra Mainnet is designed to enable the onchain representation of real-world assets, bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain ecosystems. Through tokenization, Mantra aims to provide a scalable and flexible foundation for integrating RWAs within decentralized finance (DeFi). By offering a compliant-ready framework, it positions itself as a key player in unlocking RWA potential.

Bitget Wallet’s integration with Mantra highlights its commitment to expanding user access to emerging on-chain asset ecosystems. Users can interact seamlessly with Mantra’s DApp, which offers $OM token staking, cross-chain functions, and official rewards programs. This integration aligns with the growing trend of bringing real-world asset exposure to the decentralized world.

Looking ahead, Bitget Wallet plans to deepen its collaboration with Mantra through upcoming reward programs designed to encourage user participation in the evolving RWA ecosystem. “As real-world assets move on-chain, wallets become gateways to a new era of finance,” said Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet. “Our partnership with Mantra accelerates this shift by providing users with direct access to tokenized assets, reshaping how value is stored, transferred, and grown in the digital world.”

UAE Tungsten Custody also announced support for Mantra

Earlier this week, UAE regulated, digital asset custodian, Tungsten Custody Solutions Ltd, also announced its support for UAE MANTRA (OM) Blockchain with its custodial services.

The collaboration would enable institutional clients to securely custody OM tokens while leveraging Tungsten’s regulated framework, ensuring the highest levels of security, transparency, and compliance. Tungsten Custody’s collaboration with MANTRA reinforces its commitment to supporting the broader MANTRA blockchain ecosystem that empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving real world asset (RWA) tokenization space.

Mantra Blockchain to tokenize $1 billion worth of Assets for DAMAC

The support Mantra Blockchain for real world tokenization comes weeks after Mantra announced it would be tokenizing $1 billion worth of assets for DAMAC Group in the UAE.