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Velo Labs Selects OpenEden’s Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills to Strengthen Its Reserves for its USDV
SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Velo Labs, a leader in Web3-based financial solutions, is integrating OpenEden’s tokenized U.S. Treasury bills (TBILL) as a reserve collateral asset for USDV, the protocol pegged against stablecoins to process up to $150 million in daily transactions on Velo Finance.
This partnership with OpenEden marks an important milestone in Velo Labs’ mission to become a key aggregator of tokenized Real-World Assets (RWA). Until recently, USDV had been over-collateralized by a basket of assets like Velo’s native token (VELO) and USDT.
The inclusion of high-quality, liquid assets like OpenEden’s tokenized U.S. Treasury bills strengthens the collateral backing USDV. OpenEden is the first and only tokenized U.S. T-Bill product to receive an “A” rating from Moody’s.
Adding tokenized RWAs to the stablecoin’s reserves also unlocks new sources of yield for USDV holders. For instance, users could potentially stake USDV to earn yields from the returns generated by underlying collateral like OpenEden’s TBILLs.
This development is part of Velo’s “Real World Restaking” (RWR) initiative, which aims to allow users to “restake” their crypto assets, particularly the VELO token or other supported tokens, into vaults backed by tokenized RWAs like traditional financial assets or collateralized loans.
By incorporating institutional-grade assets into its ecosystem through USDV, Velo Labs offers investors and token holders access to stable, secure, and transparent sources of real-world yields. This contrasts with most decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, which generate yields from highly volatile and speculative native tokens.
This strategic move aligns with Velo Labs’ broader goal to become the leading platform for aggregating tokenized RWAs and the Payfi ecosystem by using USDV as a potential payment method (where acceptable), with TBILL as the reserve asset. This ensures that USDV is more accessible, transparent, and efficient for users, not only across Southeast Asia but globally.
“Partnering with OpenEden marks a major step forward for Velo Labs as we expand our role as a key player in the RWA space,” said Korapat Arunanondchai, Velo Lab’s Chief Operating Officer.
“By bringing tokenized U.S. Treasury bills into our network, we’re giving users and token holders access to stable and secure financial products while also opening up new avenues for earning yield. Our focus is on blending traditional finance with blockchain in a way that genuinely benefits our users.”
About Velo Labs
Velo Labs is a global pioneer in Web3-based financial solutions, offering a cutting-edge liquidity and settlement network for secure, efficient value transfers. Backed by the Stellar Network, our reach has expanded beyond Southeast Asia and the Pacific, now serving partners worldwide. We connect and complement the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and Web3, leading the way in blockchain mass adoption. Our extensive Web3-based payment network positions us as a global heavyweight. Velo Labs offers a diverse range of Web3-based products tailored for individuals, merchants, corporations, and enterprises worldwide — dedicated to empowering global financial connectivity and expanding accessibility globally.
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About OpenEden
OpenEden provides 24/7, on-chain access to tokenized U.S. Treasury securities through its TBILL Vault platform, catering to Web3 CFOs, DAO treasury managers, and institutional investors looking for low-risk, highly liquid crypto cash management solutions. As the first tokenized Real-World Asset (RWA) product to receive Moody’s “A” rating, OpenEden’s TBILL has rapidly grown to become the largest tokenized U.S. Treasuries-backed token across Asia and Europe since its launch in early 2023.
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.
Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.
Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.
Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
About Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.
For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/
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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.
In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.
Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.
AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.
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