Circle Secures Abu Dhabi License to Expand Digital Asset Services
Circle has obtained a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, marking a strategic expansion into the Middle East. The approval enables Circle to operate as a Money Services Provider under the Abu Dhabi Global Market framework, positioning it to offer regulated payment and digital asset solutions in the region.
The license bolsters Circle’s credibility with institutional clients and aligns with Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a global hub for digital finance. This MOVE signals growing regulatory acceptance of stablecoins and blockchain-based financial infrastructure in key markets.