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Fintech News ME
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
Klickl, WeBank and Goldford Group Partner to Drive Cross-Regional Fintech Innovation
Klickl, a regulated Web3 financial services provider, has signed a tripartite MoU with WeBank, a digital bank from Mainland China, and Goldford Group, an innovation-focused conglomerate in Hong Kong. The agreement sets out to create a cross-regional fintech innovation alliance connecting Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the Middle East. The MoU was signed during an official visit to Qatar by a delegation from Hong Kong and Mainland China, led by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee. This collaboration represents the first structured initiative linking fintech ecosystems across the Greater Bay Area and the Middle East. Klickl contributes its regulatory knowledge and experience in Web3 financial services within the Gulf region. WeBank provides technological expertise from Mainland China, while Goldford Group supports integration across Hong Kong's innovation landscape. The alliance will focus on several areas including the development of a blockchain and AI incubation platform, support for startup acceleration between Asia and the Middle East, delivery of next-generation financial services for cross-border applications, digital transformation support for traditional financial institutions, localisation of fintech solutions for Gulf markets, and the exploration of quantum technology for financial use cases. 'This partnership is more than symbolic, it is strategic,' said Michael Zhao, Founder and CEO of Klickl. 'As the only homegrown Web3 financial services provider in the region, we are proud to help bridge capital, compliance, and technology across three economic hubs. This alliance reflects not only our infrastructure readiness, but also the trust we've built with institutions across Asia and the Middle East.' Klickl is licensed by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) under its Financial Services Permission (FSP) and holds Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration in the European Union. The firm provides Web3-native financial services including digital wallets (Klickl4U), institutional accounts (KlicklONE), payment infrastructure (KlicklPay), stablecoin services, asset custody, and trading infrastructure. It has also participated in official economic delegations to Malaysia, Poland, and Japan.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Klickl signs strategic MOU with WeBank and Goldford Group
ABU DHABI — Klickl, a regulated Web3 financial services provider based in the UAE, has signed a landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mainland China's leading digital bank, WeBank, and Hong Kong's innovation conglomerate, Goldford Group. The collaboration aims to establish a cross-regional fintech innovation alliance spanning Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the Middle East—ushering in a new phase of digital economic cooperation. The signing took place as part of a broader economic dialogue catalyzed by the official visit of a high-level delegation from Hong Kong and Mainland China to Qatar, led by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee. The mission included top officials such as the Financial Secretary and senior representatives from the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau, alongside more than 30 enterprise delegates, reflecting a shared interest in advancing strategic cooperation in digital finance, AI, and infrastructure development across the Gulf region. At the ceremony, Klickl UAE CEO Dermot Mayes, Goldford Group representative and Legislative Council member Dr. Duncan Chiu, and senior executives from WeBank formally sealed the agreement—positioning the three parties to co-develop financial infrastructure across blockchain, AI, and quantum technologies. A Strategic Tri-Regional Collaboration Framework With growing regional momentum toward digital transformation, this partnership represents the first structured initiative of its kind to link fintech ecosystems across the Greater Bay Area and the Middle East. Klickl brings its compliance-first Web3 financial capabilities and deep understanding of the Gulf regulatory landscape; WeBank contributes leading financial technology from Mainland China; and Goldford Group offers integration strength across Hong Kong's tech innovation ecosystem. The alliance will jointly pursue six core areas of cooperation: Blockchain & AI Incubation Platform Startup Acceleration Across Asia–MENA Next-Gen Financial Services for Cross-Border Use Cases Digital Transformation for Legacy Financial Institutions Localized Fintech Deployment for Gulf Markets Quantum Technology Exploration in Financial Applications Klickl's Institutional Role: Bridging Regulation, Markets, and Innovation 'This partnership is more than symbolic—it is strategic,' said Michael Zhao, Founder and CEO of Klickl. 'As the only homegrown Web3 financial services provider in the region, we are proud to help bridge capital, compliance, and technology across three economic hubs. This alliance reflects not only our infrastructure readiness, but also the trust we've built with institutions across Asia and the Middle East.' Klickl's institutional credibility is backed by its status as a policy-aligned fintech entity, having participated in recent sovereign economic missions to Malaysia, Poland, and Japan. Its regulatory licensing through ADGM (FSP) and VASP registration in the European Union positions Klickl to operate across key financial jurisdictions, providing end-to-end Web3-native solutions including digital wallets (Klickl4U), institutional accounts (KlicklONE), payment rails (KlicklPay), stablecoin services, asset custody, and trading infrastructure. Outlook: A New Financial Corridor Connecting East and Gulf As Hong Kong amplifies its engagement in the Middle East and the UAE accelerates its digital economy agenda, Klickl stands uniquely positioned to anchor multi-regional collaboration. The signing of this MOU is a pivotal step in its international growth, and a signal of the convergence between policy, fintech, and decentralized infrastructure. The company remains committed to co-building the next generation of global Web3 financial infrastructure—designed for compliance, optimized for interoperability, and aligned with institutional-grade trust. For more information, visit:
Arabian Business
05-02-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Klickl teams up with IMKAN Properties to enable cryptocurrency payments in UAE real estate market
Klickl, the UAE-based Web3 financial platform, announced a collaboration with IMKAN Properties, an Abu Dhabi-based global real estate master developer, to facilitate property purchases through cryptocurrency. The collaboration will allow IMKAN to offer its clients the option of converting cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDT for use to invest in premium real estate. The collaboration reflects a growing demand for alternative payment solutions in high-value sectors like real estate, particularly from international investors who seek secure, fast, and flexible options, the company said. By offering Klickl's cutting-edge cryptocurrency payment processing system, IMKAN aims to provide customers with seamless access to these capabilities, making it easier for them to invest in premium real estate across the UAE. 'Our collaboration with IMKAN aligns with our mission to extend the benefits of Web3 technologies into everyday business transactions,' said Michael Zhao, CEO of Klickl. 'From cross-border remittances to real estate investments, digital currencies offer an unmatched level of convenience, transparency, and efficiency. By supporting IMKAN's customers with both crypto payment acceptance and fiat conversion, we are creating a model that other real estate companies can adopt to attract a new generation of buyers,' he said. As part of the initiative, the two companies will establish a dedicated task force to oversee the rollout of the offer to use crypto for real estate payments. This group will focus on optimizing the customer experience and gathering feedback to refine the offering over time. The long-term vision includes expanding the use of digital finance tools across IMKAN's full range of projects, from luxury residential developments to large-scale commercial properties. 'The UAE is rapidly emerging as a major crypto hub driven by the region's welcoming regulatory environment and its proactive approach to supporting the digital asset sector,' said Suwaidan Al Dhaheri, CEO of IMKAN Properties. 'Together with Klickl, we are helping to ensure that the UAE will remain a leader and not a follower in digital currency proliferation,' he said.
