<img width="768" height="432" src="https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae-768x432.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image" alt="Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae-768x432.jpg 768w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae-190x107.jpg 190w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae-380x214.jpg 380w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae-760x428.jpg 760w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/abu-dhabi-uae.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The company simultaneously appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Managing [&#8230;]

حصلت مجموعة سيركل إنترنت على ترخيص مالي من سوق أبوظبي العالمي (ADGM) وعينت الدكتورة سعيدة جعفر، المخضرمة من فيزا، كمديرة إقليمية. يمثل هذا التحرك خطوة مهمة في توسيع سيركل ضمن مشهد العملات المشفرة في الإمارات.

Circle Internet Group ha obtenido una licencia financiera del Mercado Global de Abu Dhabi (ADGM) y ha nombrado a la veterana de Visa, la Dra. Saeeda Jaffar, como Directora Regional. Este movimiento marca un paso significativo en la expansión de Circle dentro del paisaje de criptomonedas de los EAU.

Circle Internet Group a obtenu une licence financière du marché mondial d'Abou Dhabi (ADGM) et a nommé Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, une vétéran de Visa, en tant que Directrice régionale. Ce mouvement marque une étape significative dans l'expansion de Circle au sein du paysage des cryptomonnaies des Émirats.

Circle Internet Group has secured a financial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, a veteran from Visa, as the Regional Managing Director. This move marks a significant step in Circle's expansion within the UAE's cryptocurrency landscape.

Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

Circle’s slow but steady expansion into the Middle East has taken a decisive step forward, as the USDC issuer secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Related Reading: Shiba Inu Whales Spike To 6-Month High: What’s Brewing? The move positions the company at the center of the UAE’s growing digital-asset ecosystem, strengthening its ability to scale stablecoin adoption across the region. For a market actively developing clearer regulatory frameworks and attracting global crypto players, Circle’s entry underscores the central role stablecoins have come to play in payment infrastructure and cross-border finance. ETH's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview Circle Secures ADGM Approval and Expands Regional Strategy The license, granted by ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, permits Circle to operate as a regulated Money Services Provider within the financial free zone. This follows preliminary approval earlier this year and gives the firm formal permission to offer USDC-powered payment, settlement and on-chain financial tools to businesses and institutions across the UAE. Alongside the approval, Circle appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as managing director for the Middle East and Africa. A long-time payments executive with leadership experience at Visa and major consulting firms, she will guide Circle’s expansion efforts, deepen local partnerships, and help integrate USDC into regional prospects. Her appointment reflects Circle’s intent to localize operations and strengthen ties with banks, enterprises, and government entities. UAE Supports Push Toward Regulated Digital Finance Circle’s regulatory milestone comes as the UAE increases its efforts to build an institutional-grade digital asset ecosystem. ADGM and Dubai’s DIFC have both issued stablecoin and token frameworks designed to offer clarity for companies operating in the sector. USDC and EURC were recognized earlier this year under Dubai’s crypto token regime, providing Circle with visibility across both major financial zones in the country. The approval also coincides with a wave of regulatory progress for other major players. Binance received full authorization to operate its global platform under ADGM oversight this week, while Tether secured recognition for USDT across multiple blockchain networks. These developments show how Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global hub for regulated stablecoin activity, driven by remittance demand, trade flows, and a growing emphasis on compliance. Stablecoin Adoption Enters New Phase The UAE’s structured approach comes at a time when stablecoins are gaining broader acceptance in global finance. With regulatory guardrails expanding internationally and stablecoins increasingly used for cross-border payments, Circle’s license opens the door for wider USDC adoption in corporate finance, developer applications, and digital-asset settlement. Related Reading: Bitcoin Speculation Muted: Glassnode Analyst Calls Perps A ‘Ghost Town’ For Circle, the ADGM license marks a pivotal foothold in one of the world’s fastest-moving regulatory environments. For the UAE, it reinforces an ambition to lead in compliant digital-asset innovation while shaping standards for a rapidly evolving sector. Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart from Tradingview

حصلت شركة سيركل على ترخيص خدمات مالية (FSP) من سوق أبوظبي العالمي (ADGM)، مما يمثل خطوة مهمة في توسعها في الشرق الأوسط ويضع الشركة في موقع يمكنها من تعزيز اعتماد العملات المستقرة في المنطقة.

Circle ha obtenido una licencia de Permiso de Servicios Financieros (FSP) del Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marcando un paso significativo en su expansión en el Medio Oriente y posicionando a la empresa para mejorar la adopción de stablecoins en la región.

Circle a obtenu une autorisation de services financiers (FSP) de l'Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marquant une étape importante dans son expansion au Moyen-Orient et positionnant l'entreprise pour renforcer l'adoption des stablecoins dans la région.

Circle has secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant step in its expansion into the Middle East and positioning the company to enhance stablecoin adoption in the region.

Circle Gains Major Regulatory Foothold in UAE With ADGM License to Scale Stablecoin Adoption

<img width="768" height="432" src="https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-768x432.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image" alt="Binance Marks Important Milestone With Full Authorization From Abu Dhabi Regulator" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-768x432.jpg 768w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-190x107.jpg 190w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-380x214.jpg 380w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-760x428.jpg 760w, https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />Binance won full authorization under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s framework, advancing its global legitimacy and opening broader regulated access as the exchange positions itself to shape a safer, more structured digital-asset landscape. Binance Gains Global Authorization Under ADGM Framework A significant regulatory milestone was shared on Dec. 7 as global crypto platform Binance announced that [&#8230;]

حصلت بينانس على ترخيص كامل من هيئة تنظيم سوق أبوظبي العالمي، مما يمثل إنجازًا كبيرًا حيث أصبحت أول بورصة للعملات المشفرة تحصل على مجموعة كاملة من تراخيص الأصول الرقمية في المنطقة. يتيح هذا الترخيص لبينانس تقديم خدمات التداول والحفظ والوساطة، مما يعزز قدراتها التشغيلية في سوق رئيسي.

Binance ha obtenido la autorización completa del regulador del Mercado Global de Abu Dhabi, marcando un hito significativo al convertirse en el primer intercambio de criptomonedas en obtener un conjunto completo de licencias de activos digitales en la región. Esta autorización permite a Binance ofrecer servicios de intercambio, custodia y corretaje, mejorando sus capacidades operativas en un mercado clave.

Binance a obtenu une autorisation complète de la part du régulateur du marché mondial d'Abou Dhabi, marquant une étape significative en devenant la première bourse de cryptomonnaies à obtenir un ensemble complet de licences d'actifs numériques dans la région. Cette autorisation permet à Binance de fournir des services d'échange, de garde et de courtage, renforçant ainsi ses capacités opérationnelles sur un marché clé.

Binance has secured full authorization from the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulator, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange to obtain a complete suite of digital asset licenses in the region. This authorization allows Binance to provide exchange, custody, and broker-dealer services, enhancing its operational capabilities in a key market.

Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

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