Zand Trust General Manager Mark N. shared why stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, and secure blockchain infrastructure work together to modernize the movement of value in the Khaleej Times article.

Zand is the UAE's Blockchain and Al-powered bank for the digital economy, bridging Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Zand is rated investment grade BBB+; Outlook Stable (Fitch Ratings). Our mission is to revolutionize the world of finance by leveraging AI, Blockchain Technology, and client-centric solutions to empower corporate, institutional, fintech, and wealth clients to thrive in the evolving digital economy. Our purpose is to empower innovators, ambitious leaders, and bold pioneers to shape the future of finance and unlock new opportunities for success. Zand combines the speed and flexibility of a fintech, with the security and strength of a fully licensed bank. Zand is the first bank in the region to obtain ISO certifications for information security management systems (ISO 27001) and for privacy information management systems (ISO 27701) covering Web3 services. It is also the first bank to achieve System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II attestation, covering digital and blockchain-based products, escrow services, and digital asset infrastructure. Zand, the Blockchain and AI-powered bank for the digital economy.