Mubadala invested $10 Billion in Ai investment and Crypto on Binance and OKX

After the recent investments by MGX, Mubadala is now looking to make a joint investment of $4 billion in Binance. Due to this, Binance will now handle an AI investment tenure of more than $100b in the Middle East, which will include most of the Crypto, Bitcoin, ETFs, and other investments. MGX invested more than $2 billion USD into Binance under Abu Dhabi-based technology investment company Mubadala and MGX. This marks Binance’s first institutional investment in the UAE. MGX has acquired multiple minority stakes in Crypto, NFTs, and AI coins in Binance. The investment was made in stablecoin. MGX (The Abu Dhabi-based AI and Advanced technology investor) spent more than $2 billion Dollar on the Binance Crypto Exchange. This transaction, the first institutional investment in Binance to date, marks a significant step in advancing digital asset adoption and reinforcing blockchain’s role in global finance. Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, is a partner in MGX.  It is also the single largest investment into a crypto company and the largest investment ever paid in crypto (stablecoin).

Why are UAE’s Mubadala and MGX investing in Binance?

The UAE is actively working to become a global hub for digital assets. MGX is a company that focuses on investing in AI and advanced technology. Binance has a large presence in the UAE. Abu Dhabi’s government has listed Binance Crypto Exchange in the top 10 startups and Innovative companies of 2025. UAE launched a digital futuristic fund for Crypto Expo Dubai 2025 to include AI, Crypto, and Digital Assets to offer innovations to Chinese, Japanese, and American Startups. UAE allows foreign Direct Funds in Crypto, Web3, and Blockchain innovation. In essence, MGX, with ties to Mubadala, is making a significant $2 billion investment in Binance, further solidifying the UAE’s push into the digital asset space. Binance CEO Richard Teng has past ties to the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Authority. Mubadala Investment Company is indeed making notable moves in the cryptocurrency investment space. Mubadala has Invested in Bitcoin ETFs, IBIT Shares, and Sovereign Wealth Funds. This investment shows the increase in trust and acceptance of crypto assets from large financial institutions. UAE has attracted over $30 billion in CryptoCurrency, Bitcoin ETFs, and Crypto Exchanges in the year 2024, this figure suggests the overall influx of capital into UAE’s Crypto sector.  The UAE’s strategic focus on becoming a global crypto hub involves Developing a regulatory framework, Attracting leading crypto companies, and Fostering innovation in blockchain technology. The UAE, particularly through entities like VARA in Dubai and ADGM in Abu Dhabi, is establishing clear regulatory frameworks. This provides Binance with a degree of legal certainty, which is crucial for its operations.

Why Mubadala plans to Invest $10 billion in Binance or other Crypto Exchanges In 2025?

Recently it has been reported that UAE’s MGX has invested almost $2 billion USD jointly with Mubadala, which will give Mubadala an opportunity to invest up to $10 billion USD in Binance and other Crypto Exchanges in the future. Recently MGX has taken forward the AI ​​investment along with Binance due to which a big web3, Innovation, AI, and Blockchain deal can happen between the top tech and startup companies of UAE. UAE’s strategic location and its role as a regional financial center provide Binance with Access to Crypto and Bond Market market in the Middle East, North Africa, Eurasian, and East Asia. Mubadala manages a very large portfolio of Assets, Bitcoin, and innovation stakes. Mubadala has assets under management in the range of $380 Billion. UAE seeks to attract foreign direct investment, create millions of jobs, and stimulate economic growth in new and innovative sectors. By embracing these technologies, the UAE positions itself as a hub for innovation and attracts leading tech companies and talent.