• The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has launched the GCC’s first Bitcoin-linked Structured Investment, developed in partnership with ARP Digital
• This investment product allows accredited investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s long-term growth potential while ensuring capital preservation
• The launch marks a pioneering step for the financial sector of Bahrain and the wider region, introducing innovative digital asset investment opportunities with risk mitigation
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the launch of the GCC’s first Bitcoin-linked Structured Investment, developed in partnership with ARP Digital. The unveiling took place during a special ceremony at Fintech Forward 2024, marking a pioneering step for the financial sector of Bahrain and the wider region.
Details of the New Investment Product
The cutting-edge investment product is designed exclusively for accredited investors to provide them the opportunity to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term growth while ensuring capital preservation. Through this structured product, accredited investors can benefit from Bitcoin’s upward performance capped at a predefined threshold while enjoying 100% capital protection on the downside. This offers a powerful hedge against the volatility traditionally associated with digital currencies.
Comments from NBB and ARP Digital
Speaking on the occasion, Hisham AlKurdi, Group Chief Executive – Markets & Client Solutions at NBB said: “We are proud to introduce this bespoke structured investment which blends the appeal of digital asset exposure with the security of capital protection. This product underscores our focus on offering our wealth management clients innovative and secure avenues to diversify their portfolios in an evolving investment landscape. It is a testament to NBB’s continued leadership in financial innovation within the region.”
Abdulla Kanoo, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at ARP Digital added: “Our collaboration with NBB is poised to be a game-changer in the regional market. By leveraging our expertise in digital assets and NBB’s extensive reach in the financial sector, we have created a product that introduces Bitcoin exposure within a highly secure framework. This structured investment opens new doors for investors seeking a calculated approach to digital assets.”
Significance for the Financial Sector
Dalal Buhejji, Executive Director of Business Development for Financial Services at Bahrain Economic Development Board stated: “The launch of this Bitcoin-linked Structured Investment is a prime example of the true potential of Bahrain’s robust financial services ecosystem which provides an attractive and streamlined environment that gives rise to innovative solutions which is key to maintaining Bahrain’s position as a leading regional fintech hub and trusted investment destination for local and global investors alike. This initiative embodies a seamless fusion of traditional financial practices and inventive blockchain-based solutions and we are proud to witness local institutions like NBB driving cutting edge advancements and diversification to the sector.”
The Bitcoin-linked Structured Investment cements NBB’s role as a pioneer in digital asset investment and highlights the Bank’s forward-thinking approach to aligning traditional wealth management practices with emerging trends in global finance. NBB continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Bahrain’s position as a hub for financial innovation and investment diversification in the region.
