International Holding Company has completed an AED110 million transaction using DDSC on ADI Chain, marking a significant development in the UAE’s digital asset infrastructure. The transaction, valued at approximately US$30 million, represents one of the first large-scale institutional deployments of the UAE dirham-backed stablecoin ecosystem following recent regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
The transaction utilised DDSC, a UAE dirham-backed stablecoin created through a collaboration between International Holding Company, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Sirius International Holding. Meanwhile, the blockchain infrastructure supporting the system was developed by ADI Foundation through its institutional Layer-2 network, ADI Chain.
The deployment signals a broader shift in how sovereign-aligned blockchain infrastructure increasingly supports institutional finance across the Middle East. Consequently, the transaction demonstrates operational readiness for high-value digital settlement systems designed for cross-border payments, treasury management, and trade operations.
“IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced the successful execution of an AED110 million (approximately US$30 million) transaction using DDSC on ADI Chain, the institutional Layer-2 blockchain developed by ADI Foundation.”
DDSC Stablecoin Ecosystem Moves From Development to Live Institutional Deployment
The milestone follows the recent approval granted by the UAE central bank for the launch of DDSC. As a result, the ecosystem now moves beyond testing phases into active institutional use. The transaction also validates the scalability and operational capacity of ADI Chain under real-world financial conditions.
“Following the recent approval received from the Central Bank of the UAE for the launch of DDSC, the transaction represents a defining milestone for the DDSC stablecoin ecosystem, demonstrating operational readiness, scalability, and real-world applicability at institutional volume.”
DDSC was designed to support compliant digital transactions for institutions, businesses, and individuals while reducing friction associated with traditional payment infrastructure. Furthermore, the initiative aims to improve transaction speed, settlement efficiency, and transparency across international markets.
The transaction arrives as governments and financial institutions globally accelerate investment into blockchain-based payment systems and regulated stablecoins. In particular, emerging markets continue to seek alternatives to traditional payment rails where latency, operational complexity, and transfer costs remain persistent barriers.
“The execution of a transaction of this scale provides tangible validation of the infrastructure underpinning DDSC and ADI Chain, moving the initiative beyond development into live deployment.”
UAE Expands Position in Global Digital Asset Infrastructure
According to Syed Basar Shueb, the transaction demonstrates the maturity of the UAE’s digital finance infrastructure and signals broader institutional adoption ahead.
“This transaction demonstrates that the UAE’s digital infrastructure is live, resilient, and ready to support real institutional financial activity.”
With DDSC now actively operating on ADI Chain, participating institutions plan to expand use cases involving trade settlement and international payment corridors connecting the Middle East with broader global markets. Therefore, the project aligns with the UAE’s wider strategy to position itself as a leading global hub for digital finance, blockchain infrastructure, and regulated virtual assets.
“This milestone reinforces the UAE’s position at the forefront of digital asset innovation and reflects the growing role of sovereign-aligned infrastructure in shaping the future of global finance.”
The transaction also highlights how blockchain infrastructure increasingly intersects with state-backed economic policy and institutional financial systems. As adoption expands, projects like DDSC and ADI Chain could influence how governments and corporations approach regulated digital settlement networks across international markets.
