London / Brussels / Dubai — In a landmark moment for regulated digital asset innovation, UTribe, a global Web3 and financial services platform, has been officially granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License in Europe.
UTribe is now among the very few digital asset companies to have received a VASP License in Europe, marking a significant advancement in its mission to deliver compliant access to real world assets on-chain.
Backed by A-list investors including renowned Czech mathematician and tech billionaire Karel Janeček and 500 Global, a leading venture capital firm from Silicon Valley, UTribe is at the forefront of tokenized gold innovation.
The Gold Market: A $13 Trillion Opportunity Meets Digital Innovation
Gold remains one of the most trusted and universally accepted assets in the world, with total above-ground gold reserves estimated at over $13 trillion as of 2024, based on average global prices and supply data (Source: World Gold Council).
As the global economy transitions to asset-backed digital finance, the digital gold market is projected to grow from under $10 billion in 2022 to more than $50 billion by 2028, fueled by
tokenization, fintech innovation, and demand for decentralized alternatives (Source: Allied Market Research).
Introducing GIFT Gold:
Gold for All GIFT Gold (Gold International Fungible Token) is a blockchain-based, gold-backed digital token — fully secured by certified physical gold at a 1:1 ratio. Starting from as little as 1 gram, GIFT Gold empowers users with fractional, portable, and secure access to real gold. Through the UTribe mobile wallet, users can own, store, and transfer gold digitally, combining the trust of physical gold with the efficiency and inclusivity of blockchain infrastructure.
A License for Global Trust and Compliance
The VASP License reinforces UTribe’s commitment to legal integrity and compliance with Europe’s evolving digital asset regulations, such as MiCA — the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (Source: ESMA – MiCA Overview).
UTribe will begin licensed operations in Q3 2025, onboarding users through its mobile wallet and select strategic partnerships across the region.
“This license is a major step in delivering secure, compliant access to real-world assets on-chain — accessible to all customers, at any time, from anywhere,” said Mamadou Kwidjim Touré, Founder and CEO of Ubuntu Tribe.
“We have built a digital finance ecosystem with sustainability in mind — where trust is rooted in transparency and backed by tangible value that is accessible to all.”
Global Presence, Future-Ready
With operations spanning the U.S., U.K., UAE, Singapore, and Mauritius, and now officially licensed in Europe, UTribe is strategically positioned to expand the reach of GIFT Gold across global markets while fully aligned with upcoming regulatory standards like MiCA
About Ubuntu Tribe
Ubuntu Tribe (UTribe) is a Web3-native fintech company bridging physical value and digital f inance. Its flagship product, GIFT Gold, is a regulated, gold-backed digital token designed for inclusive global access. UTribe delivers transparent, secure, and mobile-first solutions for a new era of real-world digital finance.
Press Contact
Gael Angoula Marketing Director, Ubuntu Tribe
Email - gael@utribe.one
Website - www.utribe.one