In terms of news, a leading exchange has just announced a major move—their global operations are officially relocating to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
This time, it's not just for show—they've obtained a full license issued by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Starting from January 5, 2026, services will be split into three segments for operation: Nest Exchange Services Limited will be responsible for trading, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited will handle clearing and asset custody, and there will be a third Nest entity (the full name hasn’t been disclosed).
In short, this is a complete shift to a compliance-driven approach. The regulatory environment in the Middle East is indeed attracting major players. After all, having a license provides users with greater peace of mind.
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consensus_whisperer
· 12-08 09:06
Compliance is really becoming more and more attractive. The Middle East is playing this game well.
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Having a license is like a reassurance pill. Get ready for big events in 2026.
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Splitting into three separate operations? They're going for a systematic approach—there's something to this.
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Abu Dhabi is really attracting talent. Friendly regulation is the biggest bargaining chip.
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Having a full license really makes a difference—users definitely feel more at ease.
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Separating the three business units for independent operations—the structure is thoughtful and highly professional.
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With the FSRA license secured, the Middle East’s position as a financial center is now even more solid.
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Talking about compliance is one thing, but actually getting a license is the real deal—solid confidence backed by real money.
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Does this separation of operations mean risk control will be even stricter?
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All the exchanges are flocking to Abu Dhabi. Is there any future for other places?
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DefiPlaybook
· 12-08 09:06
According to on-chain data, this wave of ADGM compliance indeed marks a leap in the maturity of the Middle Eastern regulatory framework. Notably, the structure of splitting into three independent entities for operation is essentially a way to avoid single-point risk, and from the perspective of protocol security, it has improved risk control standards by at least 30%.
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0xSleepDeprived
· 12-08 08:59
Abu Dhabi is poaching talent again, and the compliance game is getting more and more competitive.
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AirdropHunterWang
· 12-08 08:47
This wave of Middle Eastern licenses is really happening; the era of compliance has finally arrived.
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Launching only in 2026, that's quite a long wait. I wonder if there will be any unexpected issues during this period.
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Abu Dhabi is really trying to become a crypto hub, with all the major exchanges gathering there.
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A full license just feels so reassuring, unlike some exchanges in gray areas where you're always on edge.
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Operating through three separate entities—this structure is pretty sophisticated, but I wonder if it will affect user experience.
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Compliance is good, but I'm just worried that fees will go up later and hit us retail investors in the wallet.
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More and more exchanges are going down this path; it really shows that the days of "no-coin lands" are coming to an end.
In terms of news, a leading exchange has just announced a major move—their global operations are officially relocating to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
This time, it's not just for show—they've obtained a full license issued by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Starting from January 5, 2026, services will be split into three segments for operation: Nest Exchange Services Limited will be responsible for trading, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited will handle clearing and asset custody, and there will be a third Nest entity (the full name hasn’t been disclosed).
In short, this is a complete shift to a compliance-driven approach. The regulatory environment in the Middle East is indeed attracting major players. After all, having a license provides users with greater peace of mind.