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Galaxy Announces ADGM-Registered Abu Dhabi Office for Middle East Expansion

The move leverages the UAE’s clearer crypto rules to reach deep pools of institutional capital.

Overview

  • Galaxy said it will establish a new subsidiary and office in Abu Dhabi within the Abu Dhabi Global Market to grow its presence in the region.
  • The company framed the expansion as a way to deepen partnerships and serve rising demand across the Middle East’s digital asset market.
  • CEO Mike Novogratz called the Middle East a growing financial hub with highly sophisticated investors and active innovators.
  • Galaxy pointed to strong Q3 2025 results, reporting $505 million in net income and $3.2 billion in equity, as support for its growth plans.
  • Recent UAE actions include ADGM allowing Ripple USD deployments, recognizing Tether’s USDt, and approving Circle, with major exchanges such as Binance and Bybit gaining local regulatory clearances.