Abu Dhabi Financial Center Upgrades: Top Global Institutions Compete to Settle In, New Milestone in Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulation

PriceOracleFairy · 2025-12-18T14:40:16+00:00

Abu Dhabi Financial Market has increased the number of financial institutions from a few to 11 in the past year, with assets under management soaring to $9 trillion. The region issued its first official license to a global crypto exchange, demonstrating regulators' emphasis on the crypto industry. Several well-known institutions are also expanding their operations, marking Abu Dhabi's emergence as a global financial center.

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2025-12-18 14:40:16

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【Crypto World】Abu Dhabi Global Market has recently shown some activity. In just one year, the number of major global financial institutions based there has grown from a handful to 11, and the managed assets behind them have surged from $635 billion to over $9 trillion, an astonishing increase.

Even more interesting is that during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the local Financial Services Regulatory Authority issued its first official license to a global crypto exchange, which is a clear signal from regulators—they are not just welcoming but seriously establishing rules.

Following this wave of actions, prominent institutions like Cantor Fitzgerald, UBS, KKR, and Circle have announced new or expanded business plans. Looking at this lineup, Abu Dhabi is no longer just a regional financial center; it is confidently moving into the top tier of the global stage. The integration point between crypto and traditional finance seems to have found a new balance here.

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