TheBlock. Drives UAE’s $11.2B Web3 Ecosystem Amid Global Tokenization

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TheBlock, an international chamber of virtual assets based in Dubai, released its latest Impact and Performance Report, showing over $11.2 billion in active virtual asset projects in its ecosystem. This confidential report outlines TheBlock’s growing role in connecting founders, institutions, and regulators in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto economies.

The chamber, which is based in One Central and Dubai World Trade Centre, is becoming the growth engine for Web3 ventures. From capital and infrastructure to licensing and regulatory coordination, TheBlock. is becoming the execution layer for blockchain startups looking to scale within and beyond the MENA region.

“Our growth is not just measured in numbers. It’s measured in outcomes,” said Farbod Sadeghian, Founder of TheBlock. “We provide the capital, legal structure, regulatory access, infrastructure and strategic partners to go from idea to institution.”

UAE Leads MENA’s Crypto Momentum with $338B in Transactions

According to Chainalysis, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region saw $338.7 billion in crypto transactions between July 2023 and June 2024. The UAE is the strongest driver of institutional activity in the region due to its advanced digital asset regulatory frameworks and DeFi engagement. This aligns with PwC’s 2024 global crypto report which named the UAE crypto as one of the most progressive countries for virtual asset governance.

*TheBlock. Emerges as UAE Crypto Powerhouse*

In this regulatory-friendly environment, TheBlock. is growing the ecosystem, building the infrastructure underneath it. Its advisory division has delivered 27 virtual asset licenses this year alone and is known for navigating complex licensing regimes with speed and precision.

Tokenization to Hit $18.9 Trillion by 2033

TheBlock. Impact Report also references a Ripple and BCG joint study, which projects that tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) will grow from $0.6 trillion today to $18.9 trillion by 2033, with $9.4 trillion by 2030. This is a 53% compound annual growth rate that reveals the need for infrastructure players like TheBlock. to prepare ecosystems to support asset digitization at scale.

With its presence in policy, capital, and technical operations, TheBlock. is already creating the multi-stakeholder environments needed for this next trillion-dollar leap.

Investor Circle and Global Expansion

Just recently, TheBlock. launched its Investor Circle, a curated network of over 70 venture capital firms and family offices; and welcomed new high profile members, including Solana, Avalanche, Polymesh and Real Vision. The chamber also facilitated over 520 B2B introductions, giving startups access to global markets and capital networks.

At Token2049 Dubai, TheBlock. co-hosted side events with industry giants like Bitpanda, Real Vision and Blockchain Lawyers Forum and drew in thousands of founders and investors. The organization also expanded internationally with high-profile activations at Paris Blockchain Week, Berlin Blockchain Week, and Istanbul Blockchain Week, where it mentored high-growth startups and delivered keynotes.

Licensing, Talent and Media: End-to-End Ecosystem Support

Beyond investment, TheBlock. provides a full-stack growth platform for crypto businesses. From onboarding compliance partners and liquidity protocols to Layer-1 chain integrations, the chamber enables seamless navigation from idea to execution. Its legal advisory team comes up as one of the most trusted in the UAE crypto, especially for projects requiring regulatory setup and rapid licensing approvals.

TheBlock. also plays a key role in workforce development, connecting member companies to talent via university partnerships and global hiring initiatives. Its print and digital media arms, The Block Times and TheBlock.Talks, are platforms to amplify the voices of builders and regulators shaping the future of tokenized finance.

Why This Impact Report Matters

The Impact Report shows clearly: TheBlock. is not just growing UAE crypto adoption but also building the regulatory, financial and technical frameworks to support it. In a global market still finding its footing, the UAE via TheBlock. is quietly building a model for responsible innovation and capital efficiency in Web3.

With eight international outposts, two flagship venues and $11.2 billion in project volume, TheBlock. is set as a global force in the digitization of real-world value.

Conclusion on UAE’s Crypto

Garnering $11.2 billion in active projects and partnerships with global VC firms, exchanges, and regulators, TheBlock. is reconceiving how Web3 ecosystems are built. Operating at the intersection of regulation, infrastructure, and capital, it has shown that it is a next-gen model for institutional crypto growth, not just vision but execution.

Summary

TheBlock.’s Impact Report shows $11.2B in virtual asset projects, 230 member projects and over 170 global events. As the UAE crypto evolves, TheBlock. is connecting founders, VCs and institutions. The chamber launched the Investor Circle, added Solana and Avalanche as members and facilitated 27 UAE licenses.

FAQs

What is TheBlock.?

TheBlock. is the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, a Dubai-based organization supporting Web3 businesses through capital access, licensing, infrastructure and regulatory coordination.

What is the value of projects in TheBlock Impact Report?

$11.2 billion in active virtual asset projects under TheBlock.’s chamber.

What is the Investor Circle?

70+ venture firms and family offices connecting startups with capital and partnerships within TheBlock’s ecosystem.

What are tokenized assets and why do they matter?

Tokenized assets are real-world financial or physical assets digitized on blockchain. A joint report by Ripple and BCG projects this market will reach $18.9 trillion by 2033.