Zodia Custody’s Abu Dhabi subsidiary can now hold digital securities for clients, after ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) approved a variation of its permission, Zodia announced on 12 October 2026. The …
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Bhutan’s DK Bank Gets ADGM In-Principle Approval for an Abu Dhabi Subsidiary
by RUDRI MEHTADK Bank, a Bhutanese bank, has received in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to set up a subsidiary in Abu Dhabi. …
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The UAE’s Crypto Regulatory Head Start Is Still Paying Off – By Jovi Overo, CEO, ONE.io
by RUDRI MEHTAThis month, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, its first tailored securities offering regime for crypto investment contracts. It’s a significant step, and one that …
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Elisenda Fabrega started her legal career at Applus IDIADA, working on blockchain implementation for autonomous vehicles, before becoming General Counsel at Brickken, where she has spent the past several years …
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FSRA in-principle approvals hit 120 in 2025, up 32%: the firms already live under that pipeline
by RUDRI MEHTAThe Financial Services Regulatory Authority issued 120 In-Principle Approvals (IPAs) in 2025, up 32% on the year before, according to the FSRA Annual Report 2025. The regulator also granted 95 full …
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New ADGM Shenzhen Partnership to Drive Global Financial Innovation
by RUDRI MEHTAThe economic corridor between the Middle East and East Asia has reached a significant new milestone. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Futian District People’s Government of Shenzhen have …
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What are ADGM Fintech Rules – A Strategic Guide to Fintech Licensing Framework 2026
As we move into 2026, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has evolved from a regional financial free zone into a global ‘super-hub’ for financial technology. Driven by the UAE’s …