Universal Digital Intl Limited’s USDU, a U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin issued by Universal Digital Intl Limited, launches on a certain CEX on March 30, becoming the first offshore payment token regulated by regulators in Abu Dhabi, used for digital-asset settlement, supporting its global expansion strategy.

Yield Generation Layer Protocol Unitas announces that its total locked value has surpassed $100 million, primarily driven by the growth of the yield-bearing stablecoin USDu. Unitas aims to build a unified yield and settlement infrastructure, offering sustainable market-neutral returns across multiple assets.

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has approved the first USD-backed stablecoin USDU, issued by Universal Digital. It is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, with funds held in custody at the UAE National Bank and other institutions. Aquanow is a global distribution partner, providing offshore access to USDU.

On January 29, news, Universal Digital Intl Limited announced the launch of the first USD stablecoin USDU approved by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This move makes the company the first foreign payment token issuer registered in the UAE, and also the first of its kind registered under the UAE Payment Token Service Regulations (PTSR). Universal stated that the launch of USDU marks an important milestone in the UAE's development of regulated digital asset infrastructure. As a USD-pegged settlement token, USDU can be used for compliant interbank payments and digital asset settlements, meeting the UAE's requirements that digital asset and derivative transactions must be settled in fiat currency or registered foreign payment tokens. Universal senior executive Juha Viitala emphasized that USDU sets a new compliance standard for digital value, providing institutional users with a clear legal framework and confidence.