The UAE has long been a frontrunner in the crypto space, implementing clear regulations and a progressive stance. With Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) providing a structured framework, the region has positioned itself as a global leader in digital finance. Now, speculation is mounting that the UAE may be on the verge of launching its own crypto reserve—potentially including Shiba Inu (SHIB).
Prediction:
UAE Will Announce A Crypto Reserve, It Will Hold Massive Amounts Of $SHIB.
— Del Crxpto (@DelCrxpto) March 8, 2025
Crypto analyst Del Crxpto recently predicted that the UAE will soon introduce a national digital asset reserve featuring SHIB. He predicts UAE’s latest move on the heels of the U.S. launching a Bitcoin-only reserve, along with a separate stockpile for altcoins such as XRP and Cardano. Now SHIB community believes it is only a matter of time before the UAE follows suit. Although Del Crxpto did not specify a timeline or provide concrete evidence to support that claim, the idea has been gaining traction within the Shiba Inu community. With recent moves by the UAE government to integrate blockchain solutions into various sectors, speculation surrounding SHIB’s inclusion in a future crypto reserve continues to grow.
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As we reported earlier, in February, the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) joined hands with Shiba Inu to bring Web3 solutions into government services. The goal is to improve public services, support green infrastructure, and introduce governance models centered on citizens. As part of that plan, Shiba Inu’s system, ShibOS, will be used in different MoEI operations.
That was the first time the UAE brought blockchain technology into federal-level operations, specifically picking Shiba Inu’s system over well-known crypto projects. Given that commitment, many experts—including Del Crxpto—see the government’s confidence in SHIB as a sign that it could be included in any potential digital asset reserve.
Despite growing speculation, UAE officials have not confirmed any such plans. However, with the country’s ongoing push to lead in the global crypto industry, an initiative of this scale would not come as a surprise.
How UAE’s Crypto Approach Differs from the U.S.
Unlike the United States, which only recently took steps toward building a national digital asset reserve, the UAE has had clear crypto regulations in place for years. With frameworks like VARA, Dubai has established itself as a hub for blockchain innovation, attracting investors and projects from around the world.
As the U.S. announced its Bitcoin-only reserve last week, the initiative is being funded using cryptocurrency assets seized from criminal and civil-related forfeitures. Following that move, speculation has been growing that other nations—including the UAE—will introduce similar reserves.
While the U.S. aims to gain dominance in the crypto industry through its reserve initiative and an upcoming federal regulatory framework, the UAE is already a step ahead in terms of regulatory clarity. Whether or not it takes the next leap by officially launching a reserve remains to be seen.