THE FUTURE STARTS NOW
The interest and demand for virtual assets continues to grow both globally and in the UAE. ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) pioneered the movement to provide a safe and regulated infrastructure for multilateral trading facilities, brokers, custodians, asset managers and other intermediaries carrying out virtual asset activities. The regulatory framework addresses the full range of associated risks, including those relating to financial crime, consumer protection, technology governance, custody and exchange operations.
ADGM, the world's first jurisdiction to introduce and implement a comprehensive Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework

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Responsible virtual asset players seek a regulatory regime like ADGM's which upholds high standards and fosters market confidence in order to encourage institutional involvement within virtual asset markets, the FSRA focuses on proper governance, oversight and transparency in relation to players within this space
Multilateral Trading Facilities using Virtual Assets
Under the FSRA's regime, Multilateral Trading Facilities using Virtual Assets are expected to meet requirements in relation to market surveillance, settlement, transaction recording, transparency and other systems and controls.
Virtual Asset Intermediaries
ADGM’s virtual asset framework regulates virtual asset intermediaries, including custodians, broker-dealers, asset managers and advisors, similar to their conventional counterparts with a particular focus on the risks relating to financial crime, consumer protection, technology governance and custody arrangements, where applicable.
Why set up your Virtual Assets business at ADGM?

The world's leading and most comprehensive Virtual Assets Framework by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

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