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Dubai's UR Partners with Ant Group's TopNod for Onchain Payments

Dubai-based UR partnered with Ant Group's TopNod to launch a Mastercard enabling users to spend over 20 onchain digital assets directly from non-custodial wallets. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance and blockchain for everyday transactions.

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DXB Start·April 13, 2026·1 min read·16 hours ago

UR, a Dubai-based composable infrastructure provider, has announced a partnership with TopNod, a venture from Ant Group. Their collaboration introduces a co-branded Mastercard that allows users to spend more than 20 onchain digital assets.

This innovative card facilitates direct spending from non-custodial wallets, streamlining the use of digital assets in daily commerce. The partnership enhances compliance and accessibility for blockchain users, making onchain assets more liquid for everyday purchases.

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