Universal Expands USDU to Solana, Bringing Regulated USD Liquidity On-Chain
The integration brings USDU's UAE-regulated issuance and reserve framework to Solana, with Aquanow providing global distribution and institutional access.
Universal is bringing USDU, its USD-backed stablecoin, to Solana - expanding access to regulated settlement liquidity across one of the leading blockchain networks, payments, and on-chain financial markets.
The integration will allow users to hold and transfer USDU through Solana’s fast, low-cost and always-on network, supporting digital asset settlement, treasury management and other on-chain workflows.
Juha Viitala, Senior Executive Officer: “Expanding USDU to Solana brings the reach of regulated, USD-denominated liquidity to one of the most active environments for on-chain payments and financial applications. By combining USDU’s UAE regulatory framework with Solana’s high-speed, always-on infrastructure, we are giving eligible institutions greater flexibility in how they access, move and deploy digital dollars on-chain.”
USDU is also the first USD-backed stablecoin registered with the Central Bank of the UAE as a Foreign Payment Token, giving eligible participants a regulated route to USD-denominated liquidity across Solana’s 24/7 network.
Aquanow, USDU’s global distributor, provides the institutional distribution infrastructure connecting eligible participants with USDU across supported markets.
Built for institutional use
USDU is designed for professional and institutional participants seeking a regulated route to USD-denominated digital asset settlement in the UAE and across permitted international markets.
USDU is backed 1:1 by USD reserves and distributed globally by Aquanow. Reserves are independently attested and published each month, providing additional transparency.
Through its distribution infrastructure, Aquanow connects USDU with institutions and professional participants across supported markets, helping bring regulated USD liquidity into the digital asset ecosystem.
The Solana integration adds another layer of reach to this infrastructure, allowing USDU to operate across a broader set of wallets, platforms, and on-chain financial applications.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
aquanow@wachsman.com
press@universal.ae
About Universal
Universal Digital Intl Limited (“Universal”) is established in ADGM and regulated by the FSRA to conduct the regulated activity of issuing a Fiat-Referenced Token to Professional Clients only. Universal is also a Registered Foreign Payment Token Issuer with the CBUAE under the PTSR and is the issuer of USDU, a fully USD-backed stablecoin and a Registered Foreign Payment Token by the CBUAE. USDU may be used as a means of Payment for the purchase of Digital Assets and Digital Assets Derivatives in the UAE. USDU may not be used for general payment purposes in the mainland UAE (i.e. UAE domestic payments).
This communication is for information purposes and intended for Professional Clients only. It does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for, any securities or product.
About Aquanow
Aquanow is a leading institutional digital asset Infrastructure provider powering crypto financial services in partnership with banks, neobanks, brokerages, payment companies worldwide. Aquanow maintains a global presence with regional teams across North America, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Founded in 2018, the company now facilitates billions of dollars in monthly cryptocurrency brokerage and crypto payment transactions, delivering secure, compliant, and scalable solutions.
In the UAE, Aquanow operates via Aquanow ME FZE, which is incorporated in Dubai World Trade Centre, under license number L-2795 and regulated by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority with license (VL/24/01/001) activities including Broker-Dealer Services, Lending and Borrowing Services and Management and Investment Services. Virtual assets come with risks, including price fluctuations and the chance of losing your investment. They aren’t covered by financial protections, so it’s important to understand these risks fully.
For more information, visit aquanow.com.
