Central Bank of the UAE regulator
Overview
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is the state-owned central bank of the United Arab Emirates, serving as the monetary authority and regulator of the financial sector. It oversees banking, financial stability, and monetary policy, and has issued frameworks for digital assets and stablecoins. CBUAE also participates in the mBridge initiative for cross-border CBDC settlements.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Central Bank of the UAE connects to 5 tracked entities, most strongly to Project mBridge, Project mBridge, Project Aber.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 5 of 5 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
participates_in | Project mBridge | 95% |
participates_in | Project mBridge | 95% |
participates_in | Project Aber | 95% |
issues | CBUAE Stored Value Facilities IPA — Foris DAX MEA (Crypto.com) | 95% |
developing | Digital Dirham | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Central Bank of the UAE?
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is the state-owned central bank of the United Arab Emirates, serving as the monetary authority and regulator of the financial sector. It oversees banking, financial stability, and monetary policy, and has issued frameworks for digital assets and stablecoins.
What digital currency initiatives is the CBUAE involved in?
The CBUAE participates in Project Aber and Project mBridge, and is developing the Digital Dirham. Project mBridge is a digital currency initiative for cross-border CBDC settlements.
Which entity is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE?
CBUAE Stored Value Facilities IPA — Foris DAX MEA (Crypto.com) is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE.