Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has secured a regulatory license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), strengthening its foothold in a region rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for digital assets. The approval marks a major step in Circle’s Middle East strategy as it seeks to scale regulated stablecoin infrastructure across key financial centres.
The license grants Circle the ability to operate within ADGM’s regulatory perimeter, offering compliant stablecoin and digital asset services to institutional and enterprise clients. It also reinforces Abu Dhabi’s bid to attract major crypto and fintech players through clear rules, strict oversight, and business-friendly policy frameworks.
Circle’s expansion comes at a time when demand for regulated, transparent stablecoins is rising across global markets. Securing an ADGM license gives the company a strategic advantage as Gulf economies accelerate their digital transformation agendas and deepen their involvement in blockchain-based payments and financial innovation.
With Abu Dhabi joining its roster of regulated jurisdictions, the company is expected to expand product offerings, build regional partnerships, and push USDC adoption across the Middle East’s banking, payments, and Web3 ecosystems.
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