Swiss crypto financial services provider Bitcoin Suisse has secured Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), allowing the company to offer regulated digital asset services to institutional and professional clients across the UAE.
The approval marks the completion of a multi-stage licensing process and represents a key milestone in Bitcoin Suisse’s international expansion strategy as it strengthens its presence in the Middle East.
With more than a decade of experience in digital asset markets, the company currently safeguards approximately $3.7 billion in crypto assets and ranks among the world’s largest staking operators. Through its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary, BTCS (Middle East) Ltd., the firm will provide institutional-grade custody, trading of approved virtual assets, and solutions for managing and hedging digital asset exposure within a regulated framework.
The company said clients will also receive dedicated relationship management alongside access to its proprietary infrastructure and compliance-focused services. Looking ahead, BTCS ME plans to support access to tokenized real-world assets as the market develops.
Ceyda Majcen, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Executive Officer of BTCS ME, described the licence as a significant step in the company’s global 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 institutional-grade capabilities and personalized service to the UAE,” she said.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM, welcomed the expansion, saying Bitcoin Suisse’s entry further strengthens Abu Dhabi’s growing digital asset ecosystem.
He added that ADGM continues to attract global financial institutions seeking regulatory certainty, market access and long-term growth opportunities while supporting innovation through an internationally recognised regulatory framework.
