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    Abu Dhabi’s MGX Invests $2 Billion in Binance, Strengthening Crypto Ties

    StratNewsGlobal Tech TeamBy StratNewsGlobal Tech TeamMarch 13, 2025 Business No Comments3 Mins Read
    Binance MGX investment

    Major Investment Marks Binance’s First Institutional Backing

    Abu Dhabi-backed investment group MGX has invested $2 billion in Binance, deepening the relationship between the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Announced on Wednesday, this marks Binance’s first institutional investment and one of the largest deals in crypto history.

    The investment, made in stablecoin—a type of cryptocurrency tied to fiat currencies like the US dollar—positions MGX as a minority shareholder in Binance. However, both companies declined to disclose the size of MGX’s stake or the specific stablecoin used in the deal.

    Binance Expands Presence in UAE Amid Legal Scrutiny

    Founded in 2017 by billionaire Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance has grown into a global crypto powerhouse. However, the company has faced legal challenges, including CZ pleading guilty to violating US money laundering laws, leading to his imprisonment in 2023.

    Binance’s new CEO, Richard Teng, has been strengthening ties with the UAE, where the company now employs 1,000 of its 5,000 global staff. The UAE, aiming to become a global crypto hub, has been actively attracting top digital asset firms as part of its economic diversification strategy.

    MGX, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s national security adviser, has also invested in OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI. The firm, which was founded a year ago, aims to accelerate AI and blockchain adoption. Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s $330 billion sovereign wealth fund, is a partner in MGX.

    “MGX’s investment in Binance reflects our commitment to advancing blockchain’s transformative potential for digital finance,” said Ahmed Yahia, CEO of MGX.

    Crypto Industry Sees Resurgence Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

    The cryptocurrency sector has rebounded following market crashes and scandals in 2022. Bitcoin recently reached new all-time highs, partly driven by former US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. Meanwhile, Binance continues to navigate global regulatory scrutiny:

    • US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): A civil lawsuit against Binance was paused for 60 days in February.
    • France: Authorities have launched an investigation into money laundering and tax fraud allegations. Binance has denied any wrongdoing.

    Binance is still searching for a global headquarters as part of efforts to improve transparency after CZ’s legal troubles and a $4.3 billion US fine in 2023.

    Despite regulatory hurdles, Teng sees the MGX investment as a game-changer:
    “This investment by MGX is a significant milestone for the crypto industry and for Binance. Together, we are shaping the future of digital finance,” he said.

    With inputs from Reuters

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