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Established AML/KYC and registration framework. Provides meaningful oversight, though with fewer investor protections than Tier 1.
Abu Dhabi Global Market is an international financial centre and free zone in Abu Dhabi, UAE. ADGM provides a common-law legal framework and is regulated by the FSRA, attracting international financial firms.
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Find my brokerADGM is classified as a Tier 2 crypto regulator. Established AML/KYC and registration framework. Provides meaningful oversight, though with fewer investor protections than Tier 1.
We currently list 1 crypto exchange regulated or registered under ADGM. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall rating.
ADGM is based in United Arab Emirates and covers the United Arab Emirates jurisdiction. As a Tier 2 regulator, it requires AML/KYC registration and provides meaningful oversight, though investors should also verify whether the exchange holds additional licences.
Visit the official ADGM website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the exchange's registered name to confirm its current status. This is the most reliable way to verify regulatory standing.
ADGM regulation primarily addresses licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and operational standards. Compensation for hacks depends on the exchange's own insurance fund or Proof of Reserves commitments, not typically a government-backed compensation scheme. Always choose exchanges with published cold storage ratios and Proof of Reserves attestations.