What is Universal USD (USDU)?
Universal USD (USDU) is a fiat-referenced token pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. It is issued by Universal Digital Intl Limited, a financial entity based in Abu Dhabi Global Market. USDU is designed to provide a compliant, institutional-grade USD-denominated settlement layer for digital assets and virtual asset derivatives within regulated financial frameworks. USDU is aligned with the UAE’s broader ambition to become a leading global hub for digital assets, financial innovation, and regulated digital asset infrastructure.
How does Universal USD work?
By operating within the ADGM/FSRA, and Central Bank of the UAE regulatory frameworks, USDU supports the development of onshore stablecoin settlement infrastructure for institutional virtual asset activity, treasury movement, and tokenized financial markets. Key features and mechanics 1:1 asset backing: Each USDU token is backed 1:1 by liquid US dollar reserves. These assets are held in safeguarded accounts with regulated commercial banks, including Emirates NBD and Mashreq.