AIxCrypto Establishes UAE Subsidiary and Obtains Web3 Operations License Approval to Support Global AI and Web3 Expansion
Rhea-AI Summary
AIxCrypto (NASDAQ: AIXC) announced on Dec 23, 2025 the establishment of a regulated Web3 subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates and secured RAK Web3 operations license approval in Ras Al Khaimah, subject to final administrative processing. The move is described as improving regulatory certainty, capital access, fiat on‑ramps, and scalability for tokenized real‑world assets (RWA), AI‑crypto infrastructure, and DePIN initiatives.
The company highlights expected benefits including banking and payment partnerships, access to institutional and sovereign capital, facilitation of token issuance and DAO structures, and improved exchange, custodian, and partner access, alongside visa and physical presence advantages for talent and operations in the region.
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- RAK Web3 license approval announced on Dec 23, 2025
- Licensed presence aims to enable fiat rails (AED, USD, EUR) and banking partnerships
- Framework supports token issuance, DAO, and foundation structures
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- License approval is subject to final administrative processing
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Governance update | Positive | -5.6% | Appointed new Head of Legal to lead legal, compliance, and governance. |
| Nov 20 | AI/Web3 rebrand | Positive | -8.7% | Rebrand to AIxCrypto and launch AI/Web3 strategy under new ticker AIXC. |
Recent strategic and governance updates with positive implications were followed by negative 24h price reactions, indicating a pattern of divergence from apparently constructive news.
Over recent weeks, AIxCrypto shifted from its legacy identity to an AI/Web3-focused platform, rebranding from Qualigen and adopting ticker AIXC on Nov 20, 2025. That AI-tagged strategy update, including a planned $5 million tokenized stock initiative, coincided with a -8.68% move. A Dec 14, 2025 governance update installing a new Head of Legal to oversee compliance and disclosures saw a -5.58% reaction. Today’s UAE Web3 licensing step extends this ongoing repositioning into regulated crypto infrastructure.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details AIXC’s establishment of a regulated Web3 subsidiary in Ras Al Khaimah and approval of a Web3 operations license, aiming to enhance regulatory certainty, banking access, and institutional appeal. It extends the earlier AI/Web3 rebrand and governance upgrades into a concrete UAE structure. Investors may track how this license translates into DeFi, DePIN, and token issuance activity, while keeping in view the company’s prior $6.34 million net loss and disclosed going-concern and internal-control risks.
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Established in Ras Al Khaimah Innovation City, one of the
The strategic development marks key developments in:
1. Regulatory Legitimacy in a Globally Recognized Web3 Hub, Build a Solid Framework for Governance
The UAE has rapidly emerged is as a leading global center for blockchain and Web3 innovation.
Securing a license in RAK provides clear operational framework for potential future activities including DeFi protocol development, DePin activity, and broader Web3 commercial activity.
For AIxCrypto, obtaining a RAK Web3 license:
- Demonstrates strong business growth opportunity and jurisdictional discipline
- Strengthens governance and supports robust corporate oversight; and
- Supports long-term strategy to create a foundation for global partnerships and institutional grade operations.
These factors are materially important for investor relations, auditors, and long-term strategic partners.
2. Scalability for RWA, AI-Crypto, and DePIN Expansion
RAK's regulatory posture is notably technology-forward, particularly in areas such as:
- Tokenized real-world assets (RWA)
- AI × crypto infrastructure
- DePIN and data-driven networks
This aligns closely with AIXC's long-term strategic roadmap, without constraining the Company's vision.
3. Banking Partnership and Fiat–Crypto On-Ramp Access
A licensed entity in RAK provides the necessary compliance framework to::
- establish partnerships with UAE and regional banking institutions
- Access to regulated fiat rails (AED, USD, EUR)
- Develop credibility with payment processors, custodians, and OTC desks
These capabilities are critical for treasury operations, fundraising activities, and engagement with enterprise counterparties.
4. Institutional & Sovereign Capital Signaling
The UAE, particularly RAK and
AIXC's licensed presence signals:
- Regulatory maturity
- Jurisdictional seriousness
- Long-term regional commitment
These factors are often key considerations for accessing Middle Eastern institutional capital.
5. Enables Token Issuance, DAO, and Foundation Structures
RAK's regulatory framework is well-suited for:
- Token-issuing foundations
- DAO-adjacent governance entities
- Protocol labs and operating companies
This enables AIxC to achieve structural flexibility by separating:
- Intellectual property
- Governance
- Treasury
- Commercial operations, within a unified, compliant jurisdiction.
6. Enhanced Exchange, Custodian, and Partner Access
Many global exchanges, custodians, and Web3 infrastructure providers:
- Prefer or require licensed counterparties
- Maintain regional compliance and operational hubs in the UAE
A RAK license streamlines:
- Exchange listings
- Strategic integrations
- Liquidity and infrastructure partnerships
7. Talent, Visa, and Physical Presence Advantages
RAK DAO enables:
- Founder and employee residency visas
- Physical office establishment
- Long-term regional operations
This supports genuine ecosystem building — an important factor for credibility with regulators and investors.
"We are very excited about AIxC obtaining a Web3 license in Innovation City,
— Jerry Wang, Co-CEO of AIxCrypto Inc.
About AIxCrypto:
AIxCrypto is a
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This press release contains "forward-looking statements", including statements regarding AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. ("AIxCrypto") within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All of the statements in this press release, including financial projections, whether written or oral, that refer to expected or anticipated future actions and results of AIxCrypto are forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current projections and expectations about future events as of the date of this presentation. AIxCrypto cannot give any assurance that such forward-looking statements and financial projections will prove to be correct.
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Actual results may differ materially due to factors such as the ability to secure financing, complete transactions, meet exchange requirements, consumer demand, competition, and unexpected costs. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove incorrect, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update them except as required by law. Given the uncertainties involved, readers should not place undue reliance on these statements.
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