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Coinbase establishes its tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi, with Financial Services Permission ...
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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Coinbase has received Financial Services Permission from Abu Dhabi's FSRA to establish its international tokenization hub in ADGM, enabling it to arrange deals in investments and provide custody for tokenized securities. This move aims to increase global capital market access by using tokenization verified by blockchain, backed by shares, and regulated with investor protections under ADGM's advanced regulatory framework.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026.
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Coinbase's move turns Abu Dhabi into a new centre for tokenized securities, cutting out traditional banking friction for your capital market customers. You can now build products that tap into a billion underserved investors without brokerage accounts or banks.
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4 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 14 Aug 2026
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