Agreement paves the way for the launch of UAE’s first fully-licensed celebrity crypto exchange.
In a partnership aimed at expanding its celebrity token footprint to the Middle East, the Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Alnahyan.
In addition to meeting the growing demand for decentralised blockchain applications around the world, this new strategic partnership, which was signed during the Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai, paves the way for the launch of UAE’s first fully-licensed celebrity tokens crypto exchange.
“With the global crypto market predicted to be worth over US$6 trillion by 2025, and the rate of adoption expected to grow exponentially in the coming year, the importance of capitalising on the enormous potential for growth and blockchain development cannot be understated. The UAE government, which announced last month that over half of all federal transactions are expected to be powered by blockchain technology by 2021, is at the forefront of this trend, making this partnership with His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Alnahyan a significant milestone for us and the industry as a whole,” said Sir Dr Jeffrey Lin, Chief Executive Officer of GCOX.
Sir Dr Lin’s view was echoed by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Alnahyan, who is also the Chairman of the Bin Zayed Group.
“Through this strategic partnership with GCOX, I am committed to push the frontiers of financial services further, accelerate the mainstream adoption of blockchain and aim to create UAE’s first fully-licensed token exchange in Dubai,” said Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Alnahyan.
As the world’s first celebrity crypto tokens exchange, GCOX enables celebrities to create, list and trade their personal crypto tokens on its very own blockchain called Acclaim. The organisation aims to bridge the gap between an entertainment industry valued at US$2.2 trillion and the burgeoning blockchain crypto market, leveraging the technology to revolutionise and redefine popularity.
GCOX has already amassed a stellar cast of private placement investors, including the Philippines’ international boxing superstar and senator Manny Pacquiao, former England football superstar Michael Owen, who is also a member of the GCOX advisory board, Lim How Teck, the Chairman of Heliconia Capital, the investment arm of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, as well as billionaire and 1999 Singapore Businessman of the Year, Tommie Goh.
GCOX’s team also boasts of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, with strong business, technological and corporate pedigrees that range from finance, asset management and corporate strategy to entertainment, artists management and celebrity relations.
According to Sir Dr Lin, blockchain marks the beginning of the new Internet of Value, which will enable anyone to exchange anything of value with others — from frequent flyer points to intellectual property.
“Until recently, transactions such as these have always required a third-party intermediary such as a bank or service. However, blockchain technology has enabled transactions to be carried out peer-to-peer in a transparent manner which makes it highly secure, extremely efficient, and significantly reduces costs,” said Sir Dr Lin.
For GCOX, this means that fans and celebrities in the UAE and across the globe will be able to interact with their favourite celebrities and stars without the need for any third-party intermediary, making interaction more personal. This in turn will incentivise fans to continue further engagement with the celebrities.
“As the widespread adoption of blockchain technology increases, the Internet of Value will expand rapidly. Establishing the region’s first ever celebrity tokens crypto exchange in the UAE will generate immense value that will benefit celebrities and their fans alike, and bring vast increases in security and transaction speed,” said Chairman Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Alnahyan.
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About GCOX
Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) is slated to be the world’s first fully-licensed celebrity tokens crypto exchange. GCOX helps celebrities tokenise their popularity by creating their own exclusive crypto tokens, known as Celebrity Tokens. Through exclusive products, services and social interactions, GCOX revolutionises the way celebrities interact with their fans, giving the public unparalleled access to celebrities.
About the Bin Zayed Group
Established in Dubai in 1988, the Bin Zayed Group is a leading conglomerate with diverse business interests in local and international markets. Its initial business ventures included real estate management as well as the construction of residential and commercial buildings and office towers. Under the aegis of its Chairman and Founder, Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Alnahyan, the Group has grown from just 25 staff to over 5,000 employees and its activities now cover four separate business fields: Construction & Energy, Trading & Industry, Real Estate, Technology and Financial Services.