<div id="readability-page-1"><div>United Arab Emirates — AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed, AED-backed stablecoin, is now accepted by Nephos Group as the first professional services firm in the region to accept stablecoin payments, marking AE Coin’s arrival in mainstream business services.The move signals a broader evolution in how regulated digital currencies are being used across the UAE, with stablecoins increasingly moving beyond exchanges and remittances into everyday commercial transactions.Nephos Group, with a growing client base of around 500 businesses, represents a significant channel for AE Coin into the professional services sector. Through its network, the partnership has the potential to extend access to AE Coin-enabled payments across a wider ecosystem of up to approximately half a million end users, underscoring the scale of opportunity for regulated digital payments as adoption accelerates across enterprise clients and their customers.Representing a significant step in the expansion of AE Coin’s merchant ecosystem, further accelerating the adoption of regulated digital payments across the UAE. Through AEC Wallet, Nephos Group clients can now settle invoices in seconds using AE Coin, benefiting from faster settlement times and reduced reliance on traditional banking rails.Mohammed Wassim Khayata, Chief Executive Officer of Al Maryah Community Bank, said:“AE Coin reflects our vision of building practical, future-ready financial infrastructure that supports the UAE’s digital economy. Seeing AE Coin expand into professional services through this partnership with Nephos Group demonstrates how regulated digital payments are becoming a real solution for businesses, delivering greater efficiency, faster settlement, and a stronger client experience.”AEC Wallet, developed to support the growing demand for compliant digital payment solutions, enables users to send, receive, and pay using AE Coin, fully backed 1:1 by the UAE Dirham, ensuring stability, transparency, and trust.Ramez Rafeek, General Manager of AED Stablecoin, said:“We’re seeing regulated stablecoins move beyond trading activity and into real-world business transactions. Bringing professional services into the AEC ecosystem is an important step in making digital payments a practical option for companies operating in regulated environments.”The addition of Nephos Group reinforces AE Coin’s rapid momentum across both public and private sectors, including its adoption for government service payments and integrations across key industries such as retail, hospitality, and mobility.By integrating AEC Wallet, Nephos Group is leveraging next-generation financial infrastructure to enhance client experience, offering:● Invoice settlement in seconds rather than days● Lower transaction costs compared to card payments and international bank transfers● Direct wallet-to-business payments without intermediaries● Transparent pricing through an AED-pegged digital currencyJoe David, CEO &amp; Founder at Nephos Group, said:“Stablecoins are moving from the edges of finance into core business operations. For firms like ours, where clients operate across jurisdictions, the ability to settle payments instantly in a regulated digital currency is a meaningful improvement on traditional payment infrastructure.”While sectors such as retail and remittances have led early adoption of digital currencies, professional services have largely remained reliant on conventional banking systems. This integration marks an early shift in how advisory firms may begin to transact in a digital-first financial environment.As adoption accelerates, AE Coin and AEC Wallet remain central to enabling a unified, regulated, and scalable digital payments ecosystem across the UAE. Integrations like this point toward a future where stablecoins are embedded into everyday business payments, not just financial markets.About AE Coin:AE Coin is a next-generation stable digital currency regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, offering secure, transparent, and efficient financial services. Focused on local payments, DeFi integration, and innovative rewards systems, AE Coin is redefining how users interact with digital money. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, AE Coin leads the region in digital-finance innovation.📞 +971 2 509 6006 ✉️ info@aecoin.com 🌐 www.aecoin.comAbout AEC Wallet:AEC Wallet, powered by Emirates Coin Investment (EmCoin), is a secure digital wallet designed to enable seamless everyday payments using AE Coin. The platform allows users to convert, transfer, receive, and spend AE Coin across real-world transactions through a simple and intuitive experience. Built to support practical utility, AEC Wallet helps bridge blockchain innovation with daily commerce by making digital payments faster, more accessible, and easy to use.Nephos GroupNephos Group is a professional services firm specialising in cloud consulting, digital transformation, and advisory services, supporting organisations in navigating complex technology landscapes and driving sustainable growth.About NephosNephos Group is a leading professional services firm specialising in Accounting for the crypto and blockchain sectors. Known for our early adoption of emerging technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of services that include crypto tax planning, crypto accounting, institutional support, and decentralised finance (DeFi) consulting. Our team of experts combines traditional accounting skills with deep knowledge of the digital asset space, providing clients with innovative solutions for compliance and growth in this rapidly evolving market.Media ContactsDominic Chandominic@ecologymedia.co.uk+44 7502 729 410Send us your press releases to pressrelease.zawya@lseg.comDisclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. 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AE Coin, the UAE's first Central Bank-licensed stablecoin, has partnered with Nephos Group, marking its entry into professional services. This collaboration allows Nephos Group's clients to settle invoices instantly using AE Coin, enhancing payment efficiency and reducing reliance on traditional banking. The integration of AEC Wallet supports the growing demand for compliant digital payment solutions, enabling seamless transactions. This move signifies a shift in the adoption of regulated digital currencies in the UAE, expanding AE Coin's ecosystem and paving the way for stablecoins in everyday business operations.

- AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed stablecoin, is now accepted by Nephos Group, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of regulated digital currencies in professional services.  
- This partnership enables faster invoice settlements and broadens access to AE Coin payments among Nephos Group’s client base of approximately 500 businesses, potentially reaching up to half a million end users.  
- The integration of AE Coin and AEC Wallet reflects a shift towards digital-first transactions in the UAE, enhancing efficiency and reducing reliance on traditional banking systems.

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