UTribe Launches Regulated Digital Gold to Drive Financial Mobility for the Underserved
London / Dubai / Nairobi — July 2025 — Ubuntu Tribe (UTribe), a Web3-native fintech company, today announced the operational expansion of its flagship product, GIFT Gold, a regulated, gold backed digital token, following the approval of a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Licence in Europe. This milestone places UTribe among a select group of global digital asset firms authorized to offer fully compliant tokenized gold to the public.
With its mobile-first platform, UTribe enables individuals — including those without access to traditional banking — to save, store, and grow wealth by acquiring fractional ownership of physical gold, delivered securely via blockchain.
“Gold has always been a symbol of strength — but for too long, it’s been locked away from everyday people,” said Mamadou Kwidjim Touré, Founder and CEO of UTribe.
“At UTribe, we’re giving anyone with a phone the ability to hold regulated, real-world value. That’s how we start closing the global wealth gap — not with promises, but with access.”
Unlocking Digital Gold for All
GIFT Gold is backed 1:1 by certified physical gold and available in small units starting at 1 gram, allowing users to participate in gold ownership without large upfront capital. The UTribe Wallet
enables users to manage their holdings, send value, and build long-term savings — even without a bank account.
All gold reserves backing GIFT Gold are audited, insured, and securely stored in regulated vaults across Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, the UAE, and additional jurisdictions to follow — ensuring full transparency and peace of mind for users worldwide.
Case Study: Digital Gold in the Hands of the Unbanked
In the outskirts of Nairobi, Aisha, a self-employed tailor with no formal bank account, uses the UTribe Wallet to convert a portion of her weekly income into GIFT Gold. With just a smartphone and internet connection, she’s able to preserve value in a stable, globally trusted asset — something that was previously out of reach.
Last month, when her daughter needed urgent medical care, Aisha instantly liquidated a small portion of her digital gold holdings to cover expenses — no middlemen, no paperwork, and no delay.
“Before UTribe, I kept my money in cash. It never grew — sometimes it even disappeared. Now I feel like I own something real,” Aisha shared.
Regulated, Trusted, and Borderless
Unlike other digital gold offerings such as Tether Gold, PAX Gold, or Kinesis, UTribe is uniquely positioned at the intersection of regulation, mobile-first accessibility, and financial inclusion. Fully licensed in Europe under the VASP framework, UTribe is aligned with the upcoming MiCA regulation and operates across Africa, the United States, United Kingdom, UAE, Singapore, and Mauritius.
A Global Hedge for Everyday Users
Gold has risen more than 180% in USD terms over the past decade — significantly outperforming inflation and preserving value amid widespread fiat devaluation. In countries facing hyperinflation or political instability, gold has become an indispensable hedge.
With GIFT Gold, UTribe delivers that same security in a regulated, affordable, and universally accessible format.
The Future of Wealth Is Regulated and Human-Centered
To further its mission of building long-term financial mobility, UTribe is developing AI-driven tools that provide personalized financial guidance, investment literacy, and savings recommendations — empowering users to move from passive holders to active wealth creators.
“We don’t just give people gold. We give them tools to grow it, protect it, and understand it,” said Touré.
“That’s what the future of finance must deliver — trust, transparency, and transformation.”
About UTribe
Ubuntu Tribe (UTribe) is a global Web3-native fintech company that bridges physical value and digital finance. Its flagship product, GIFT Gold, is a regulated, gold-backed digital token designed to deliver inclusive access to real-world assets. All gold is audited, insured, and stored in regulated vaults in Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, UAE, and expanding jurisdictions. UTribe operates across multiple continents, committed to making wealth-building tools accessible, transparent, and compliant for all.
Press Contact
Gael Angoula
Marketing Director, Ubuntu Tribe
Email: gael@utribe.one
Website: www.utribe.one
