2025-12-08 04:17:26

A leading exchange has recently obtained a heavyweight license—the full regulatory authorization from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

What does this mean? In simple terms, the platform's global operations will now run under an internationally recognized regulatory framework. It's not the kind of "self-proclaimed" compliance, but the kind that's truly overseen by an official authority.

How will this work in practice? Starting from January 6, 2026, services will be provided by three entities regulated by ADGM:

• Nest Exchange Services Limited—responsible for operating the trading platform
• Nest Clearing and... ( The announcement should mention additional entities later on )

Abu Dhabi has been making frequent moves in the Web3 space over the past two years, and issuing this license clearly aims to position itself as the crypto hub of the Middle East. For users, a regulated platform theoretically means more controllable risks, but regulation also brings stricter KYC and fund scrutiny.

This move is another step in the industry's path toward compliance. Do you think more platforms will follow suit in the future?

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ReverseTradingGuru

· 12-08 05:48

Abu Dhabi is once again trying to become the Singapore of the Middle East. We've seen this playbook too many times, but this time the license is indeed more solid.

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GasFeeSobber

· 12-08 04:47

About regulatory licenses, they sound glamorous, but in reality, it’s just the nightmare of KYC coming... Is it true that it won’t be implemented until 2026? Feels like it’s still a long way off.

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SandwichTrader

· 12-08 04:46

Abu Dhabi is really investing heavily; the Middle East is about to become the new crypto hub. --- Regulation is tightening, but at least it feels more secure. KYC is annoying, but it's better than exchanges running away. --- Wait, it only starts in 2026? So what's the current situation? Is it still the same old routine? --- Now all the exchanges have to line up and get their licenses. The days of lying flat are truly over. --- The Middle East is taking this seriously; it seems the future of crypto really isn't in the US anymore. --- Strict reviews aren't actually bad for retail investors; the main thing is that fees will probably go up. --- Another so-called compliant way to fleece people; I'll stay on the sidelines. --- The name FSRA sounds so official, way more reliable than some exchanges' self-written compliance announcements. --- I just want to know if China will follow suit, or keep being stubborn. --- With real regulation coming, a bunch of gray-area projects will have to be cleaned up.

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GasGuru

· 12-08 04:44

Ha, looks like another exchange is about to be "closely watched" again. Seriously? Is it really that easy to get an ADGM license? KYC checks are getting stricter and stricter, feels like we'll be scrutinized even more in the future. The Middle East is making big moves, but it feels like this is just the beginning. Nothing new, still the same old compliance procedures. If you ask me, it's bound to happen sooner or later, there's no escaping it. Let's wait and see if something weird happens again in 2026.

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RealYieldWizard

· 12-08 04:43

Here we go again, another regulatory drama. The ADGM license is definitely valuable, but honestly, the whole KYC process is such a pain. Looks like we’ll have to line up for withdrawals in the future. Wait, does this mean some gray area operations are about to disappear? Those small exchanges surviving on regulatory loopholes won’t have it easy for much longer. Switching only starts in 2026? That’s a long delay—will there be any tricks or surprises in the meantime? To put it nicely, it’s called compliance; to put it bluntly, it’s the era of big fish eating small fish. What should retail investors do? Regulation is a double-edged sword: risk goes down, but so does freedom. It’s hard to say if it’s good or bad. But at least we won’t have to worry about exchanges running away anymore, right?

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 12-08 04:30

Abu Dhabi is really making big moves, but the strict KYC part is a bit annoying...

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LoneValidator

· 12-08 04:22

Damn, ADGM is serious this time—this is real licensed operation, not just claiming compliance on their own anymore.

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