Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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My interview with the CMO of the ADI Foundation, on how the UAE and the broader GCC region are accelerating stablecoin adoption.

We discuss how central banks and regulators in the region are moving fast, why banks are now actively exploring stablecoins, and whether “cash, card, or crypto” could soon become reality.

- Why stablecoin adoption in the UAE and GCC is accelerating
- How government-led regulation is shaping the ecosystem
- Why major crypto firms are setting up in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- Will banks launch their own stablecoins or form consortiums?
- Payments, remittances, and retail adoption in the region
- Could users hold multiple ecosystem-based stablecoins in one wallet?
- The balance between transparency and privacy in stablecoin transactions
- How data sovereignty and regulatory clarity are driving institutional adoption

A sharp look at how stablecoins are moving from theory to real-world infrastructure across the Middle East.

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