USDU Secures Major Listing on Crypto.com
The USD-backed stablecoin USDU, issued by Universal Digital Intl Limited, is now available for trading on Crypto.com, a major global cryptocurrency exchange. This listing provides the stablecoin with significant liquidity and access to a broad base of international users, marking a critical step in its global expansion strategy following its formal launch on January 29, 2026. The move aims to increase USDU's adoption as a stable settlement asset for digital transactions, leveraging Crypto.com's extensive platform reach.
UAE's Regulatory Framework Attracts Institutional Interest
USDU operates as the first offshore payment token regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market's (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and licensed under the UAE Central Bank's Payment Token Services Regulation (PTSR). This comprehensive regulatory approval provides a level of security and compliance that is crucial for attracting institutional capital. Its reserves are backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars held in safeguarded onshore accounts with prominent UAE banks, including Emirates NBD, Mashreq, and Mbank. Monthly attestations from a global accounting firm further bolster its credibility.
USDU sets a new benchmark for regulated digital value. Being registered by the UAE Central Bank, and supported by leading UAE banks, gives institutions the clarity and confidence they have been waiting for.
— Juha Viitala, CEO at Universal
Competition Intensifies in $306B Stablecoin Market
The listing highlights a growing trend where regulated stablecoins are becoming integral to financial infrastructure. This development places USDU in direct competition with other institutionally-focused stablecoins like Ripple's RLUSD, which is currently being piloted for trade finance in a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sandbox. The UAE is positioning itself as a central hub for digital assets, having recorded $34 billion in transaction volume for the year ending June 2025. By providing a clear regulatory pathway, the UAE aims to capture a larger share of the $306 billion global stablecoin market.
