Swiss digital asset financial services provider Bitcoin Suisse has received a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant step in its expansion across the Middle East.
The authorization enables the company’s Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary, BTCS ME, to offer regulated virtual asset services to institutional investors, family offices, asset managers, and high-net-worth individuals across the UAE.
With the new license, Bitcoin Suisse will provide institutional-grade crypto trading and secure custody solutions within ADGM’s regulated framework. The company said the move strengthens its ability to support professional investors seeking compliant access to digital assets while leveraging its global infrastructure, which currently safeguards more than USD 3.7 billion in client assets.
In addition to regulated trading and custody services, BTCS ME plans to deliver tailored wealth management solutions through dedicated relationship managers. The company also aims to expand its presence in tokenized real-world assets, reflecting growing demand for blockchain-based financial products in the region.
Bitcoin Suisse brings more than a decade of experience in digital asset infrastructure and is recognized as one of the world’s largest staking operators. The company said its technical expertise and secure blockchain infrastructure will support the UAE’s rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.
Ceyda Majcen, Chief Executive Officer of BTCS ME, described the approval as a major milestone in the company’s international growth strategy.
“Receiving the FSP from the FSRA is a major milestone in our international growth strategy. The authorization reflects more than a decade of experience building resilient infrastructure, risk frameworks, and trusted client relationships. We are excited to bring our unique combination of institutional-grade capabilities and highly personalized service to the UAE, one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for digital assets,” Majcen said.
The latest approval reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global hub for digital assets, with ADGM continuing to attract established international firms seeking a regulated environment for cryptocurrency and blockchain-based financial services. Bitcoin Suisse’s expansion also reflects the growing importance of the Middle East as a strategic market for global fintech and digital asset companies.
