What is the new blockchain partnership?

The partnership brings together ADQ, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Chainlink to support the development of tokenised real-world assets.

ADQ is an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund that manages approximately US$430 billion in assets across multiple sectors.

What role will Coinbase play?

Coinbase will provide digital asset infrastructure to help support blockchain-based financial services within the initiative.

Why is tokenisation important?

Tokenisation allows real-world assets to be represented digitally on blockchain networks, potentially improving efficiency, settlement and accessibility.

Why is this partnership significant?

The involvement of one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain technology and tokenised financial markets.

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Abu Dhabi wealth fund backs blockchain venture

Written by Mahathir BayenaPublished Jul 24, 2026, 8:17 AM

Abu Dhabi's ADQ has invested in a new blockchain initiative alongside Coinbase and Chainlink.
The project aims to bring tokenised real-world assets onto blockchain networks for institutional investors.
The partnership highlights growing interest from major financial institutions in blockchain-based infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has joined Coinbase and Chainlink in a blockchain initiative focused on expanding tokenised real-world assets for institutional markets.

The partnership aims to use blockchain technology to improve the issuance, management and settlement of tokenised financial assets while supporting broader institutional adoption.

ADQ manages approximately US$430 billion in assets, making it one of the world's largest sovereign investment funds and a significant participant in the initiative.

Coinbase will contribute its digital asset infrastructure, while Chainlink will provide interoperability technology designed to connect tokenised assets with blockchain networks.

The collaboration reflects increasing interest among governments, asset managers and financial institutions in using blockchain to modernise capital markets and improve transaction efficiency.

The announcement adds to a growing list of institutional blockchain initiatives as traditional finance continues to explore tokenisation and digital asset infrastructure.