Stacks Asia DLT Foundation is taking a bold step to expand Bitcoin’s role in global finance. It has officially partnered with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a major international financial center based in the United Arab Emirates. This partnership makes Stacks Asia the first Bitcoin-focused organization to establish an official presence in the Middle East – a region rapidly emerging as a blockchain innovation hub.
The collaboration aims to make it easier for institutions, investors, and developers to participate in the Bitcoin economy. It also signals a growing recognition of Bitcoin’s potential beyond a store of value, focusing on its programmability through layer-2 solutions.
Building Bitcoin’s Future Through Education and Innovation
Education is at the core of this initiative. Starting in May, Stacks Asia will host live and virtual events designed to empower institutions with the knowledge and tools they need to integrate Bitcoin into their operations. These events will cover topics like Bitcoin scalability, regulatory trends, and the rise of Bitcoin-powered applications.
Kyle Ellicott, Executive Director at Stacks Asia DLT Foundation, highlighted the importance of this partnership. “Stacks and ADGM are a powerful combination for accelerating Bitcoin adoption across the Middle East and Asia,” he said, noting that ADGM’s reputation as a world-class financial hub makes it an ideal partner for expanding Bitcoin’s reach.
By building regional developer communities and promoting real-world applications, Stacks and ADGM aim to lay the groundwork for the next wave of Bitcoin innovation.
Pushing for Clearer Bitcoin Regulations Worldwide
Stacks Asia’s mission doesn’t stop with education. It is also working to shape the future of Bitcoin regulation on a global scale. The foundation is advocating for progressive frameworks that balance decentralization, security, compliance, and innovation – critical ingredients for unlocking Bitcoin’s true economic potential.
A major step in this direction is the development of the Bitcoin Capital Activation Framework, a policy blueprint to help regulators enable Bitcoin utility within their markets. In May, Stacks will also launch the Bitcoin Policy Bridge, a working group designed to unite regulators from across the Middle East and Asia.
These initiatives reflect a broader strategy: creating an environment where Bitcoin is not only better understood but also more accessible and useful in real-world financial systems.
The Middle East Emerges as a Key Blockchain Innovation Hub
This new partnership builds on Abu Dhabi’s growing role in the blockchain sector. Earlier this year, ADGM signed a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation to accelerate distributed ledger technology (DLT) development.
With Bitcoin adoption rising globally, the Middle East is positioning itself as a leader in the next phase of digital asset innovation. Stacks Asia’s collaboration with ADGM adds momentum to this shift, signaling a future where Bitcoin plays a larger role in mainstream finance.
By combining education, innovation, and regulatory engagement, Stacks Asia and ADGM are setting the stage for a more scalable, programmable, and widely adopted Bitcoin economy across the Middle East and Asia.
