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Coinbase establishes its tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi, with Financial Services Permission ...

Published

11 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

Sectors

Fintech

Geography

UAE

Source

Read at coinbase.com

Verified

Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Coinbase has established a tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi, receiving Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), allowing it to operate and create tokenized assets in the region.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You gain a foothold in Middle East crypto markets as Coinbase's Abu Dhabi licence opens tokenized asset opportunities under formal regulation. This creates a new competitive landscape for fintech founders targeting MENA regions.

Coverage

4 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 14 Aug 2026

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Topics

Fintechtokenizationcrypto-regulationabu-dhabifinancial-servicesmarket-entry