ADI Foundation and Finstreet Join Forces with BlockBooster to Lead the Development of a Compliant Tokenized Product Ecosystem

marsbitОпубликовано 2026-01-12Обновлено 2026-01-12

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ADI Foundation (ADI), Finstreet Limited, and BlockBooster have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to accelerate the development and adoption of compliant tokenized products and related ecosystem infrastructure. The collaboration will focus on three key areas: (i) UAE Dirham stablecoin initiatives, including market expansion and adoption strategies; (ii) institutional-grade asset tokenization, covering private credit, private equity, and tech-related assets; and (iii) ecosystem development, including investments, infrastructure, and joint market-entry activities. BlockBooster, a Web3 venture studio and asset manager specializing in stablecoins and real-world assets (RWA), will lead feasibility studies for potential joint projects. Any specific initiatives will require regulatory approval and definitive agreements. ADI emphasizes building digital finance on trust, compliance, and real-world utility. BlockBooster aims to support a compliant, scalable ecosystem for tokenized assets, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a hub for institutional digital asset innovation. ADI is an Abu Dhabi-based foundation focused on blockchain infrastructure, backed by Sirius International Holding, a part of the IHC group. Finstreet, an IHC subsidiary, operates regulated financial services entities in ADGM. BlockBooster is a venture studio and asset manager with a track record in DeFi and RWA.

December 16, 2025 - ADI Foundation (ADI), FinStreet Limited (Finstreet), and BlockBooster have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, aiming to explore strategic cooperation to accelerate the development and adoption of compliant tokenized products and related ecosystem infrastructure.

According to the MoU, the parties will explore collaboration opportunities in three key areas: (i) UAE Dirham stablecoin, including market expansion, distribution channels, and on-chain adoption plans; (ii) institutional-grade asset tokenization, including exploring opportunities for asset discovery, structuring, tokenization, and listing of private credit, private equity, and tech-related assets suitable for institutional investors; (iii) ecosystem development, including potential collaboration in investments, supportive infrastructure, asset onboarding, and synergistic market entry activities.

BlockBooster is a leading Web3 venture studio and asset management company focused on stablecoins and RWA. In this collaboration, BlockBooster will lead the exploration of feasibility in potential areas of cooperation with ADI and Finstreet. Any specific projects arising from this MoU will be implemented only after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals and the parties entering into definitive agreements.

Ajay Hans Raj Bhatia, a key council member of ADI DLT Foundation, stated: "The future of digital finance will not be built on speculation, but on trust, compliant access, and real applied value. This collaboration with BlockBooster combines market infrastructure with sovereign-grade blockchain capabilities, driving the transition of tokenized assets and stablecoin use cases from concept to reality, making blockchain a truly functional foundational layer in the real financial system."

Samuel Gu, Founder and CEO of BlockBooster, said: "We see tremendous potential in joining forces with ADI and Finstreet to collectively support the creation of a compliant and scalable ecosystem for tokenized products. Leveraging ADI's infrastructure capabilities and Finstreet's regulated market framework, BlockBooster will focus on supporting asset onboarding, market activation, and synergistic market expansion efforts within the appropriate regulatory frameworks, helping to solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a hub for institutional-grade digital asset innovation."

About ADI Foundation

ADI Foundation is an Abu Dhabi-based organization dedicated to building blockchain infrastructure to empower governments and institutions to accelerate digital economic growth. The foundation was established by Sirius International Holding, the technology division of IHC, a holding company with a market capitalization exceeding $240 billion. Building on the solid foundation of its project ecosystem, which already covers over 500 million people, ADI Foundation is driving large-scale social and economic inclusion, aiming to bring 1 billion people into the digital economy by 2030.

For more information, visit: www.adi.foundation

About Finstreet Limited

Finstreet Limited is a subsidiary established by International Holding Company (IHC) through Sirius International Holding. Finstreet Limited is a holding company based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), with three subsidiaries holding licenses for the following regulated activities: Finstreet Global Markets Limited ("FGM") holds a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) operating license; Finstreet Global Clearing and Settlement Limited ("FGCS") holds licenses for a Digital Settlement Facility and a Central Securities Depository; Finstreet Capital Limited ("FCL") holds licenses for Arranging Investment Deals and Providing Investment or Credit Advice. Additionally, Finstreet Capital Limited holds licenses for Operating a Private Financing Platform, Managing Collective Investment Funds, Providing Investment or Credit Advice, Arranging Investment Deals, and Arranging Custody Services.

For more information, visit: www.finstreet.ae

About BlockBooster

BlockBooster is a leading Web3 venture studio and asset management company focused on stablecoins and RWA, backed by numerous leading industry institutions, with a strong track record in investing in and co-developing multi-chain DeFi infrastructure. The company's mission is to lead the advancement of the Web3 industry through strategic investments and co-building in promising Web3 projects. We aim to empower builders in this space and serve as a reliable bridge for investors between Web2 and Web3.

For more information, visit: www.blockbooster.io

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ADI Foundation: [email protected]

Finstreet: [email protected]

BlockBooster: [email protected]

Связанные с этим вопросы

QWhat is the main purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ADI Foundation, Finstreet, and BlockBooster?

AThe MoU aims to explore strategic collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of compliant tokenized products and related ecosystem infrastructure.

QWhich three key areas of collaboration are outlined in the MoU?

AThe three key areas are: (i) UAE Dirham stablecoin, including market expansion, distribution channels, and on-chain adoption plans; (ii) institutional-grade asset tokenization, including opportunities for asset discovery, structuring, tokenization, and listing of private credit, private equity, and tech-related assets; (iii) ecosystem development, including potential collaboration in investments, supportive infrastructure, asset onboarding, and synergistic market entry activities.

QWhat role will BlockBooster play in this collaboration?

ABlockBooster will lead the exploration of feasibility in potential areas of cooperation with ADI and Finstreet. Any specific projects arising from the MoU will require relevant regulatory approvals and further definitive agreements before implementation.

QWhat is the ADI Foundation's stated vision for the future of digital finance, as expressed by Ajay Hans Raj Bhatia?

AThe vision is that the future of digital finance will not be built on speculation, but on trust, compliant access, and real applied value, with blockchain becoming a functional foundational layer in the real financial system.

QHow does BlockBooster's CEO, Samuel Gu, view the potential of this partnership for Abu Dhabi?

ASamuel Gu believes the partnership has great potential to support a compliant and scalable ecosystem for tokenized products, helping to consolidate Abu Dhabi's position as a hub for institutional-grade digital asset innovation, leveraging ADI's infrastructure and Finstreet's regulated market framework.

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