Swiss digital assets firm Bitcoin Suisse has taken a major step in its international growth by securing full regulatory authorization for operations in Abu Dhabi. Its regional subsidiary, BTCS (Middle East) Ltd., received the Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
This approval completes a detailed, multi-stage licensing process that began with an in-principle nod in May 2025.
It enables the subsidiary to deliver a full range of regulated virtual asset services to institutional and professional clients throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Under the new permission, BTCS ME can offer institutional-grade custody, trading of approved digital assets, and tools for managing and hedging cryptocurrency exposure within a compliant environment.
The authorization also positions the firm to support future demand for tokenized real-world assets as that segment develops.
Bitcoin Suisse, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, has built a reputation as a provider of crypto financial services.
The group safeguards approximately $3.7 billion in digital assets and ranks as one of the world’s largest staking operators.
With more than 200 employees across Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the UAE, and Bermuda, it serves institutional investors, family offices, asset managers, and blockchain projects through trading, custody, staking, and lending solutions.
Ceyda Majcen, Chief Executive Officer of BTCS ME, called the approval a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy.
She noted that it draws on more than a decade of experience developing resilient infrastructure, proper risk frameworks, and strong client relationships.
The team is eager to bring its combination of institutional capabilities and personalized service to one of the world’s most dynamic digital asset markets.
Officials at ADGM welcomed the development, highlighting how the arrival of established global players strengthens the jurisdiction’s digital assets ecosystem and reinforces its appeal to institutions seeking regulatory clarity and long-term growth opportunities.
The latest authorization adds to Bitcoin Suisse’s existing regulatory footprint, which includes its Swiss FINMA registration and recent European MiCAR license.
By establishing a fully authorized presence in Abu Dhabi, the firm aims to serve clients across the Middle East while maintaining the high standards of compliance and service it has developed over years of navigating multiple market cycles.
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM has positioned itself as a forward-looking international financial center with clear rules tailored for digital assets.
Bitcoin Suisse’s entry reflects the broader trend of reputable crypto firms expanding into regulated jurisdictions that balance innovation with investor protection.
The development signals growing institutional confidence in digital assets and the increasing integration of crypto services into traditional finance. For Bitcoin Suisse, it marks another chapter in its evolution from a Swiss-focused digital assets firm into a more globally oriented wealth management partner.