CZ: Abu Dhabi Is the Center of AI and Blockchain

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May 16, 2025 10:17 PM

In Brief:
CZ praised Abu Dhabi as the global hub for AI and blockchain innovation.
His comment follows news of a U.S. agreement allowing the UAE to import 500,000 Nvidia AI chips annually starting in 2025.


Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has called Abu Dhabi "the center of artificial intelligence and blockchain," following recent developments that highlight the UAE's growing influence in emerging technologies.

His statement came in response to news that the United States has reached a preliminary agreement to permit the UAE to import 500,000 Nvidia AI chips annually beginning in 2025—a major boost to the region’s AI infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi has positioned itself as a leader in both blockchain and artificial intelligence, attracting talent, investment, and regulatory innovation. CZ’s remarks reinforce the city’s rising status as a strategic tech hub, especially as the West and East compete for AI dominance.

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