According to @CryptoMichNL (X, Jan 9, 2026), ADI ($ADI) announced a partnership with M-Pesa Africa spanning eight African countries and potentially reaching 60M+ monthly active users, with M-Pesa processing $314B+ in total volume over 15 years and 12B+ transactions annually; source: @CryptoMichNL on X and @ADIChain_ announcement https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026). ADI Chain states the partnership will enable cross-border payment settlement via a dirham-backed stablecoin, compliant blockchain systems for regulated environments, and digital rails for individuals and SMEs managing currency volatility; source: @ADIChain_ on X https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026). ADI Chain positions its network as a regulatory-compliant settlement layer for Africa–MENA–Asia payment corridors and targets bringing 1 billion people onchain by 2030, with Africa central to the plan; source: @ADIChain_ on X https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026). ADI Chain cites that 42% of sub-Saharan Africa remains unbanked as context for the partnership’s reach and utility; source: @ADIChain_ on X https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026).

According to @CryptoMichNL, ADI recorded a strong early-month launch with multiple exchange listings, plus claimed MoUs with BlackRock and Franklin Templeton and a partnership with Mastercard; the Abu Dhabi–based, institution-focused project could require ADI as gas if partners integrate ADIChain, source: X post by @CryptoMichNL on Dec 18, 2025. For traders, this implies monitoring official announcements from BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Mastercard, ADIChain and the project for confirmation, checking exchange liquidity and depth on newly listed venues, and tracking ADIChain activity as a proxy for potential gas-token demand, based on the same source post by @CryptoMichNL on Dec 18, 2025.