Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Partners with Chainlink to Explore Blockchain Regulation and Tokenization

ADGM and Chainlink have entered into a strategic agreement to collaborate on blockchain regulation, tokenization, and the exploration of emerging digital technologies.

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has entered into a strategic partnership with Chainlink, a leading blockchain technology provider, to collaborate on blockchain regulation, tokenization, and the exploration of emerging digital technologies. The partnership will see both organizations work closely together to provide blockchain projects registered under ADGM with enhanced access to Chainlink’s infrastructure and technical expertise.

As part of the collaboration, both organizations plan to host educational events focused on cross-chain interoperability, proof of reserves, and other key topics within the blockchain sector. This initiative aligns with ADGM’s goal of fostering knowledge-sharing and enhancing the understanding of blockchain’s capabilities among industry players and regulators.

The partnership also aims to contribute to establishing regulatory standards for blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). Through this effort, ADGM and Chainlink intend to develop frameworks that define how digital assets are created, transferred, and managed, ensuring compliance with existing financial regulations. This regulatory focus is designed to increase trust in blockchain technology and create a safer environment for digital financial services.

Located in the United Arab Emirates, ADGM serves as an international financial center, overseeing financial services and digital asset operations. Chainlink, on the other hand, specializes in connecting real-world data to blockchain-based smart contracts, having already facilitated blockchain interoperability and data connectivity for over $19 trillion in transactions.

By providing verifiable data to smart contracts across various blockchain networks, Chainlink’s solutions have gained substantial adoption among financial institutions seeking to ensure the accuracy and reliability of blockchain transactions.

“We are pleased to collaborate with Chainlink to integrate its technology and solutions for the benefit of blockchain projects operating within the ADGM ecosystem,” said Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, CEO of ADGM’s Registration Authority.

“This partnership is crucial as we continue to shape regulatory approaches for blockchain systems, aiming to enable compliant and scalable applications while fostering global dialogue on blockchain governance.”

In addition to regulatory initiatives, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) includes commitments from both organizations to organize workshops and roundtable discussions. These sessions will be focused on topics such as blockchain interoperability, asset tokenization, and evolving blockchain standards, providing valuable insights for businesses and policymakers.

With a strong commitment to supporting blockchain innovation, ADGM is establishing a regulatory framework for decentralized ledger technology (DLT) and decentralized finance (DeFi). By leveraging Chainlink’s blockchain expertise, ADGM aims to create a safer and more compliant digital asset ecosystem that encourages sustainable growth in the financial sector.

This collaboration marks a significant step toward bridging the gap between blockchain innovation and regulatory oversight. As the global blockchain landscape continues to expand, the efforts of ADGM and Chainlink could serve as a model for other financial centers looking to embrace digital transformation while maintaining compliance and security.