The TON Foundation issued a statement clarifying that the UAE gold visa program stems from an independent collaboration between TON and a licensed partner focused on blockchain infrastructure and tokenized assets. This exploratory work has not yet reached any formal agreement with UAE government entities. The collaboration is still in the early stages of development and aims to explore how a blockchain-based compliance framework can ultimately support real-world residency pathways. Any services must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and application alone does not guarantee visa issuance. The authority to issue visas remains at the sole discretion of the relevant UAE government agencies. [Odaily Planet Daily]