Sygnum Bank Middle East has launched Sygnum Validators from ADGM, a service that operates institutional-grade validator nodes for select blockchain networks, enabling non-custodial staking.

Last month, the UAE adopted the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) from the OECD, marking a step towards tax transparency and cross-border information sharing.

Since the establishment of the UAE’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in 2022, more than 500 Web3 companies have relocated to the country.

The first validator supports the Solana network, allowing eligible SOL holders to delegate assets and earn rewards.

Solana was chosen for its low-cost, high-speed transactions and growing institutional adoption.

Validator nodes are essential for the security of blockchain networks.

Sygnum’s service allows token holders to delegate assets without transferring custody, combining institutional-grade infrastructure with self-custody control.

“Sygnum Validators represent our broader commitment to supporting the growth and resilience of the broader Web3 economy beyond regulated banking services,”

said Giulia Finkbeiner-Bertoni, Senior Executive Officer of Sygnum Bank Middle East.

Sygnum has experience operating validator nodes across multiple networks, including Cosmos and the Internet Computer, and participates selectively in protocol governance.

The Solana validator launch is the first in a planned series, with token holders able to begin delegating through their preferred wallet interface immediately.

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