{"id":11443,"date":"2024-10-30T15:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T08:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=11443"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:29:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T08:29:42","slug":"ida-partners-with-uaes-zand-bank-to-facilitate-blockchain-based-cross-border-payments-in-the-belt-and-road-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=11443","title":{"rendered":"IDA Partners with UAE&#8217;s Zand Bank to Facilitate Blockchain-based Cross-border Payments in the Belt and Road Regions"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2493285\/IDA_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 30, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; IDA, a leading <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>-based stablecoin issuer, has announced a strategic partnership with Zand Bank, the UAE&#8217;s first fully licensed all-digital bank.\u00a0Zand Bank empowers UAE and global corporate, institutional, and wealth clients to unlock new opportunities, foster sustainable growth, and drive positive impact in the digital economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2544165\/Michael_Chan__left__CEO_Zand_Bank_Sean_Lee__right__Co_Founder.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2544165\/Michael_Chan__left__CEO_Zand_Bank_Sean_Lee__right__Co_Founder.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Michael Chan (left), CEO of Zand Bank, and Sean Lee (right), Co-Founder &amp; CSO of IDA, signed a MOU, planning to initiate collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative.\" alt=\"Michael Chan (left), CEO of Zand Bank, and Sean Lee (right), Co-Founder &amp; CSO of IDA, signed a MOU, planning to initiate collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative.\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Michael Chan (left), CEO of Zand Bank, and Sean Lee (right), Co-Founder &amp; CSO of IDA, signed a MOU, planning to initiate collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Through this partnership, IDA and\u00a0Zand Bank aim to achieve cost-effective and efficient cross-border transactions across the Belt and Road regions and BRICS Plus, providing businesses with streamlined 24\/7 digital payments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Michael Chan<\/span>, CEO at Zand Bank commented:\u00a0<\/b>&#8220;We are excited to partner with IDA.\u00a0Together, we are committed to strengthening connectivity between the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">North Africa<\/span> (MENA) region and <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, fostering greater economic collaboration and opportunities for growth.\u00a0By leveraging blockchain technology and AI, we are making cross-border payments more efficient, reliable, and accessible for everyone.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Commenting on this partnership, <span class=\"xn-person\">Sean Lee<\/span>, Co-founder and CSO at IDA said: <\/b>&#8220;We are thrilled to partner with Zand Bank as this partnership aligns with the broader goals of financial innovation and digital transformation in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, positioning both companies at the forefront of the fintech revolution. The integration of stablecoins into cross-border payments promises to bring unprecedented transparency and stability, ensuring users can confidently transact with fiat-referenced digital currencies,\u00a0and provides convenience for businesses which would like to access the Belt and Road countries.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0UAE and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> are two major financial centres, with significant cooperation in areas such as banking, insurance, and capital markets. The growth\u00a0rate of trade growth between the Emirates and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> was one of the fastest among the UAE&#8217;s major trading partners, as reported by UAE newspaper &#8220;The National&#8221; in <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 2024<\/span>. Moreover, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> acts as a gateway for\u00a0UAE companies to access the Chinese market and other parts of <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. The UAE&#8217;s active involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative, supported by its strategic ties with <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, reflects its firm commitment to sustainable economic growth and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p><b>About IDA Finance Hong Kong Limited (IDA)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>IDA<\/b>\u00a0is the premier digital asset technology company to spearhead the widespread adoption of blockchain finance and to empower businesses to seamlessly integrate between Web2 and Web3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>HKDA, a fiat-referenced stablecoin built on public blockchain protocols, will be the first product launched by IDA. HKDA is designed to drive enhanced digital connectivity for seamless commerce and payments between <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and global markets, 24\/7\/365. To maintain the highest level of security and stability, all circulating\u00a0HKDA will always be fully backed by at least 100% reserve assets in regulated <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> based authorized institutions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To maximize the network effect of HKDA for domestic and cross-border usage, IDA is partnering with key industry players to facilitate the minting, redemption and widespread acceptance of HKDA as a payment and settlement digital currency. In subsequent phases, IDA will also launch key products denominated in other US Dollar (USD) pegged currencies with ecosystem partners across regulated financial institutions and Web3 platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.idafi.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">idafi.xyz<\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ida-fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IDAfi24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For media inquiries, please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:marketing1@idafi.xyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">marketing1@idafi.xyz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Zand Bank:<br \/><\/b>Zand Bank is a fully licensed bank by the Central Bank of UAE since <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 2022<\/span>. Our mission is to enable our UAE and global corporate, institutional, and wealth clients to unlock new opportunities, foster sustainable growth, and drive together positive impact in the evolving digital economy. Think beyond banking; think\u00a0Zand, where infinite opportunities await.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zand.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.zand.ae<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For media inquiries, please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:media@zand.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">media@zand.ae<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2493285\/IDA_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 30, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; IDA, a leading <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>-based stablecoin issuer, has announced a strategic partnership with Zand Bank, the UAE&#8217;s first fully licensed all-digital bank.\u00a0Zand Bank empowers UAE and global corporate, institutional, and wealth clients to unlock new opportunities, foster sustainable growth, and drive positive impact in the digital economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2544165\/Michael_Chan__left__CEO_Zand_Bank_Sean_Lee__right__Co_Founder.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2544165\/Michael_Chan__left__CEO_Zand_Bank_Sean_Lee__right__Co_Founder.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Michael Chan (left), CEO of Zand Bank, and Sean Lee (right), Co-Founder &amp; CSO of IDA, signed a MOU, planning to initiate collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative.\" alt=\"Michael Chan (left), CEO of Zand Bank, and Sean Lee (right), Co-Founder &amp; CSO of IDA, signed a MOU, planning to initiate collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative.\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Michael Chan (left), CEO of Zand Bank, and Sean Lee (right), Co-Founder &amp; CSO of IDA, signed a MOU, planning to initiate collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Through this partnership, IDA and\u00a0Zand Bank aim to achieve cost-effective and efficient cross-border transactions across the Belt and Road regions and BRICS Plus, providing businesses with streamlined 24\/7 digital payments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Michael Chan<\/span>, CEO at Zand Bank commented:\u00a0<\/b>&#8220;We are excited to partner with IDA.\u00a0Together, we are committed to strengthening connectivity between the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">North Africa<\/span> (MENA) region and <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, fostering greater economic collaboration and opportunities for growth.\u00a0By leveraging blockchain technology and AI, we are making cross-border payments more efficient, reliable, and accessible for everyone.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Commenting on this partnership, <span class=\"xn-person\">Sean Lee<\/span>, Co-founder and CSO at IDA said: <\/b>&#8220;We are thrilled to partner with Zand Bank as this partnership aligns with the broader goals of financial innovation and digital transformation in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, positioning both companies at the forefront of the fintech revolution. The integration of stablecoins into cross-border payments promises to bring unprecedented transparency and stability, ensuring users can confidently transact with fiat-referenced digital currencies,\u00a0and provides convenience for businesses which would like to access the Belt and Road countries.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0UAE and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> are two major financial centres, with significant cooperation in areas such as banking, insurance, and capital markets. The growth\u00a0rate of trade growth between the Emirates and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> was one of the fastest among the UAE&#8217;s major trading partners, as reported by UAE newspaper &#8220;The National&#8221; in <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 2024<\/span>. Moreover, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> acts as a gateway for\u00a0UAE companies to access the Chinese market and other parts of <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. The UAE&#8217;s active involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative, supported by its strategic ties with <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, reflects its firm commitment to sustainable economic growth and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p><b>About IDA Finance Hong Kong Limited (IDA)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>IDA<\/b>\u00a0is the premier digital asset technology company to spearhead the widespread adoption of blockchain finance and to empower businesses to seamlessly integrate between Web2 and Web3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>HKDA, a fiat-referenced stablecoin built on public blockchain protocols, will be the first product launched by IDA. HKDA is designed to drive enhanced digital connectivity for seamless commerce and payments between <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and global markets, 24\/7\/365. To maintain the highest level of security and stability, all circulating\u00a0HKDA will always be fully backed by at least 100% reserve assets in regulated <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> based authorized institutions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To maximize the network effect of HKDA for domestic and cross-border usage, IDA is partnering with key industry players to facilitate the minting, redemption and widespread acceptance of HKDA as a payment and settlement digital currency. In subsequent phases, IDA will also launch key products denominated in other US Dollar (USD) pegged currencies with ecosystem partners across regulated financial institutions and Web3 platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.idafi.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">idafi.xyz<\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ida-fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IDAfi24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For media inquiries, please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:marketing1@idafi.xyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">marketing1@idafi.xyz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Zand Bank:<br \/><\/b>Zand Bank is a fully licensed bank by the Central Bank of UAE since <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 2022<\/span>. Our mission is to enable our UAE and global corporate, institutional, and wealth clients to unlock new opportunities, foster sustainable growth, and drive together positive impact in the evolving digital economy. Think beyond banking; think\u00a0Zand, where infinite opportunities await.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zand.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.zand.ae<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For media inquiries, please email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:media@zand.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">media@zand.ae<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11443"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11443\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}