iStar Vision: Next-Generation Institutional Crypto Platform

Our Three Core Services

Exchange

"Crypto as Simple as Foreign Currency"

  • Instant swap between 50+ cryptocurrencies and fiat
  • Fixed rates with no slippage surprises
  • One-click interface
  • Support for USD, EUR, AED, and major stablecoins
  • Available for all clients, not just institutional

Yield Products

"Your Money Works 24/7"

  • 4-8% APY on stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies
  • Tokenized US Treasuries for ultimate safety
  • Liquid staking with no lock-up periods
  • Automated yield optimization
  • Daily compounding with instant access

Corporate Cards

"Spend Crypto Anywhere"

  • Virtual card in 60 seconds
  • Global acceptance at 100+ million merchants
  • Real-time crypto-to-fiat conversion
  • 1-2% cashback in Bitcoin or stablecoins
  • Unspent balance earns yield automatically

Multi-Jurisdictional Licensing Strategy

Why Multiple Licenses Matter

DFSA recognizes only 8 tokens. Global clients need 50+. Our solution: strategic multi-jurisdictional licensing that combines Dubai's credibility with global token access.

Our Legal Structure

Product Delivery by Jurisdiction

How We Route Your Trades

Your Location Token Type We Use Why
UAE BTC, ETH, LTC, TON, XRP, USDC, EURC, RLUSD DFSA Entity DFSA-recognized tokens
UAE SOL, MATIC, LINK, UNI, AAVE, etc. Seychelles Entity Tokens not recognized by DFSA
Global Any Token Seychelles Entity Maximum flexibility

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Yield Products by License

Product Dubai DFSA Seychelles APY Range
Stablecoin Lending 4-8%
ETH Staking 3.1-3.6%
US Treasury Tokens 4.5-5.5%
DeFi Protocols 5-15%
Liquidity Pools 8-12%

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Technology Infrastructure

Unified Platform Architecture

One Platform, Multiple Backends

  • Single login for all services
  • Automatic best execution routing
  • Unified portfolio view across jurisdictions
  • Consistent user experience globally

Security & Compliance

  • Multi-Party Computation (MPC) custody
  • SOC 2 Type II certified
  • 24/7 monitoring and incident response
  • Multi-signature cold storage custody

Operational Model

Banking & Liquidity Partners

UAE Banking

  • First Abu Dhabi Bank (Primary)
  • Emirates NBD (Secondary)
  • RAKBANK (Card issuing)

International Banking

  • Revolut Business (Operations)
  • Banking Circle (SEPA/SWIFT)
  • Clear Junction (Card processing)

Liquidity Providers

  • Binance (Primary)
  • Coinbase (Secondary)
  • B2C2, Galaxy Trading (Institutional)
  • Local Dubai OTC desks

Customer Segments & Acquisition

Primary Target Markets

1.P2P Traders (30,000+ active)

  • Currently on Binance P2P, Bybit P2P, OKX P2P
  • Frustrated with frozen accounts and KYC issues
  • Need legitimate banking and card solutions
  • Average volume $10-50K monthly per trader
  • Ready to pay for compliance and safety

2.BestChange Users (50,000 targeted)

  • Currently using grey-market exchangers
  • Seeking regulatory clarity
  • Need better rates and security
  • Russian/English language support essential
  • Average transaction $5-20K

3.Existing Clients (200-300)

  • Already trust the brand
  • $1M+ portfolios
  • Need crypto diversification
  • Require institutional-grade service
  • White-glove onboarding

4.Regional Institutions (50 new)

  • GCC family offices
  • Corporate treasuries
  • Sovereign wealth funds
  • Seeking DFSA-regulated exposure
  • Minimum $10M+ AUM

Why P2P Traders Will Switch

Current P2P Pain Points

  • Account freezes without warning
  • No real banking integration
  • Risk of tainted funds
  • Limited to USDT transactions
  • No corporate cards or business tools

Our P2P Trader Solution

  • Legitimate UAE bank accounts
  • Corporate cards that work globally
  • Clean fund sources with full compliance
  • Direct fiat on/off ramps
  • No account freezes for legitimate trading

Financial Projections

Revenue Model

Revenue Stream Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Exchange Fees (0.1-0.3%) $2.4M $8M $16M
Yield Performance (10-20% of APY) $0.6M $2M $5M
Card Interchange (0.5-1%) $0.6M $3M $6M
Total Revenue $3.6M $13M $27M

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Investment Requirements

Initial Capital Needed: $5M

Category Amount Purpose
Licenses & Regulatory $0.5M VARA, Seychelles
Technology Platform $1M Development, infrastructure
Working Capital $2M Liquidity, banking deposits
Team (Year 1) $0.5M 10 core team members
Marketing $0.5M Customer acquisition
Reserve Buffer $0.5M Contingency

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Path to Profitability

Implementation Timeline

Q3

Q3 2025: Soft Launch

  • ✓ Platform development complete
  • ✓ Seychelles license finalized
  • ✓ Beta testing with 100 users
  • ✓ Core team hired (10 people)
Q4

Q4 2025: Public Launch

  • ✓ Exchange goes live
  • ✓ Basic yield products (4-6% APY)
  • ✓ 1,000 active users
  • ✓ $10M monthly volume
Q1

Q1 2026: Growth

  • ✓ White-label cards launched
  • ✓ 5,000 active users
  • ✓ Institutional onboarding begins
  • ✓ $50M monthly volume
Q2

Q2 2026: Scale

  • ✓ VARA license obtained
  • ✓ 15,000 active users
  • ✓ Full yield suite (up to 12% APY)
  • ✓ $150M monthly volume

Competitive Advantages

What Makes Us Different

1. Regulatory Excellence

  • Only platform combining DFSA + VARA licenses
  • Full compliance from day one
  • Insurance and audit standards exceed requirements

2. Simplicity First

  • No trading charts or complex interfaces
  • Fixed prices, instant execution
  • Everything works in 3 clicks or less

3. Local Presence

  • Dubai headquarters with real people
  • Arabic, English, Russian support
  • Direct UAE banking relationships

4. Unified Experience

  • One account for everything
  • Seamless between crypto and fiat
  • Cards that just work globally

Risk Management

Key Risks & Mitigation

Risk Impact Mitigation Strategy
Regulatory delays High Multiple licenses provide redundancy
Banking restrictions High Relationships with 5+ banks
Market downturn Medium Focus on fees, not trading revenue
Competition Medium First-mover advantage in region
Technical issues Low 99.99% uptime SLA, redundant systems

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Success Metrics

Year 1 Targets (by Q2 2026)

15,000
Active Users
$150M
Monthly Volume
$50M
AUM in Yield
$2M
Revenue
10
Team Members

Year 2 Goals (by Q2 2027)

50,000
Active Users
$500M
Monthly Volume
$200M
AUM
$8M
Revenue
Break-even
Profitability

Why iStar Vision Will Succeed

The Perfect Storm of Opportunity

  1. Timing: Crypto adoption at inflection point
  2. Geography: Dubai as global crypto hub
  3. Regulation: First fully-compliant solution
  4. Team: Traditional finance expertise meets crypto innovation
  5. Capital: Sufficient funding to execute properly