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XAU₮ Shariah Certification

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 27, 2026

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The Shariah certification and ADGM recognition could significantly expand XAU₮'s investor base into Islamic finance, a fast-growing sector. This may increase demand for tokenized gold, benefiting Tether and potentially influencing the broader market for real-world asset tokens.

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Tether's gold-backed token XAU₮ received Shariah compliance certification from Amanah Advisors on July 27, 2026. The certification confirms that XAU₮ adheres to Islamic finance principles, including real asset backing, transparent reserves, and absence of interest (riba), leverage, and speculative derivatives. This approval opens access to Islamic financial markets, potentially expanding adoption in GCC countries, South Asia, Africa, and other regions with large Muslim populations. Additionally, Abu Dhabi Global Market recognized XAU₮ as an Accepted Spot Commodity on July 24, 2026. Tether has also partnered with Ledn for gold-backed loans and with Fasset for a Shariah-compliant gold-backed Visa card. The certification is expected to boost institutional adoption of tokenized gold.

90 Amanah Advisors issued certification XAU₮
70 Abu Dhabi Global Market recognized as commodity XAU₮
60 Tether (cryptocurrency) partnered with Ledn
60 Tether (cryptocurrency) partnered with Fasset
40 Tether (cryptocurrency) disclosed reserves
30 Tether (cryptocurrency) allocated tokens
20 CoinStudy classified as halal XAU₮
20 Halalscreener rated as doubtful XAU₮
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Tether is the issuer of XAU₮ and the main beneficiary of the certification, which expands its market reach into Islamic finance.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 40.0
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XAU₮ is the gold-backed token that received Shariah certification, enhancing its appeal to Islamic investors and potentially increasing its market capitalization.
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Amanah Advisors issued the Shariah certification, validating XAU₮'s compliance with Islamic finance principles.
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ADGM recognized XAU₮ as an Accepted Spot Commodity, legitimizing its use in the Abu Dhabi financial center.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 25.0
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TG Commodities issues XAU₮ and is responsible for the physical gold backing.
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Ledn partnered with Tether to offer XAU₮-backed loans, expanding the token's utility.
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Fasset partnered with Tether to launch a Shariah-compliant gold-backed Visa card and yield products.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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GCC countries are key target markets for XAU₮ adoption following the certification.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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The UAE, through ADGM, plays a key role in legitimizing XAU₮ in the region.
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Mufti Faraz Adam leads Amanah Advisors and oversaw the certification process.
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Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, commented on the certification, highlighting its significance.
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Tether invested $150 million in Gold.com, which plans to allocate $20 million toward XAU₮.
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South Asia is a target region for XAU₮ expansion.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 15.0
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Africa is a target region for XAU₮ expansion.
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The certification does not change XAU₮'s legal status in the US, but US investors may view it as additional validation.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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