- IOTA launches new website to highlight its role in advancing decentralized technology, focusing on enterprise and government collaborations.
- IOTA expands globally, with a $100M foundation in Abu Dhabi to drive DLT adoption and regulatory synergy in the Middle East.
The IOTA Foundation has officially launched its new website, which showcases the non-profit’s ongoing efforts to develop next-generation decentralized technology with real-world applications. As a global leader in the blockchain space, IOTA is working with enterprises, researchers, governments, and startups to advance the future of decentralized systems.
This website launch follows the announcement of establishing the Iota Ecosystem DLT Foundation in Abu Dhabi. The foundation aims to advance distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the Middle East.
🌐 We're officially launching the #IOTA Foundation website! This showcases how as a global non-profit, we develop next-generation decentralized technology with real-world impact, collaborating with enterprises, researchers, governments & startups ⤵️🔗https://t.co/1uEuiqnN3I pic.twitter.com/5Taw2zpZ8V
— IOTA (@iota) March 17, 2025
This recent development is a tipping point in IOTA’s global push to expand its ecosystem. Establishing the Iota Ecosystem DLT Foundation in Abu Dhabi is a major step in IOTA’s long-term strategy. With a funding commitment of $100 million in Iota digital tokens, the foundation will operate over the next four years to further the adoption of DLT across the Middle East.
Dominik Schiener, co-founder and chairman of IOTA, pointed out the importance of this initiative, noting that the region’s favorable regulatory environment and institutional openness provide a unique opportunity to mainstream IOTA’s blockchain solutions.
IOTA’s Role in Regulatory Synergy
The IOTA Foundation’s partnership with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) shows a growing alignment between the company’s goals and the UAE’s blockchain vision. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, CEO of ADGM’s Registration Authority, explained that introducing IOTA to Abu Dhabi’s DLT framework is an important step in positioning the UAE as a leader in blockchain technology.
The IOTA Foundation’s involvement with ADGM reflects a general trend toward regulatory clarity in the crypto and blockchain sectors. IOTA is among the first blockchain organizations to receive approval from ADGM’s regulators, signaling the region’s openness to innovation while ensuring a regulatory framework that supports sustainable growth within the blockchain industry.
European Blockchain Leadership
The IOTA Foundation’s work extends beyond the Middle East. In Europe, as reported by ETHNews, IOTA continues to drive innovation in the blockchain space through its participation in the European Blockchain Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) program. This initiative, funded by the European Commission, aims to advance DLT solutions globally, focusing on scalability and sustainability.
A key feature of IOTA’s European initiative is the development of privacy-preserving tokenized Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions. These solutions allow users to verify their identities without revealing sensitive personal information, enhancing privacy and security. They have the potential to streamline compliance processes in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, ensuring that regulatory requirements are met without compromising user privacy.
As IOTA continues to expand its efforts, the upcoming launch of the IOTA Rebased upgrade will further enhance the platform’s capabilities. The upgrade will introduce new features that support decentralized applications (dApps), increasing IOTA’s position as a leading blockchain platform for privacy and security.
The IOTA Foundation’s website is now a central hub for various projects and partnerships. Through this platform, IOTA aims to showcase its impact on the enterprise and government sectors, solidifying its role in shaping the future of decentralized technology worldwide.
