Gibraltar and ADI Foundation Signed Stablecoin Pact
The partners have agreed to explore a multi-currency stablecoin consortium using the ADI Chain infrastructure.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Finance — General
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Gibraltar and the ADI Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a consortium for digital currencies tied to the sterling, US dollar, and Euro. These stablecoins would be backed one-for-one by liquid assets and built on the ADI Chain framework.
Why it matters
This initiative seeks to strengthen digital financial infrastructure for international settlements by leveraging Gibraltar's regulatory environment and ADI's technology network. It marks a push to integrate more individuals and institutions into the digital economy.
The proposed digital assets will utilize a one-for-one reserve ratio in liquid assets. The consortium plans to conduct annual audits for each currency-issuing entity.
The players
Gibraltar
A British Overseas Territory known for its established regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology and financial services.
ADI Foundation
An organization based in Abu Dhabi that maintains a joint venture with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area to scale digital infrastructure.
The details
The collaboration aims to operate on an equitable basis with shared ownership and potential management operations based in Gibraltar. The ADI Foundation currently maintains a joint venture with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area to expand its digital network.
Timeline
2018: Gibraltar introduced a regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology.
October 12, 2026: Gibraltar and the ADI Foundation signed the memorandum of understanding.
2030: The ADI Foundation aims to connect one billion people and institutions to the digital economy.
Market Dynamics
This agreement builds upon the 2018 Gibraltar regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology to facilitate new digital currency operations. The partnership extends the utility of this regulatory framework by applying it to a new consortium-based stablecoin model.
The development of regulated, asset-backed stablecoins could eventually provide investors with new tools for international settlements. Interested parties should monitor future announcements regarding currency issuance and operational licensing in the Gibraltar jurisdiction.
The takeaway
This collaboration highlights the growing trend of integrating established financial regulations with decentralized digital infrastructure. Future progress will depend on the consortium's ability to navigate the cross-border requirements for stablecoin issuance and asset management.
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