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ADGM Issues Commercial Licensing Guidance for Crypto Mining Operations

Abu Dhabi Global Market has issued formal guidance establishing commercial licensing and governance rules for crypto mining businesses. Under the framework, mining operations fall under the direct regulatory oversight of the Registration Authority. The guidelines separate physical mining operations from financial activities regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

Published Source: Gulf Business
Issuing authority
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 28, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Commercial licensing and governance guidance for cryptocurrency mining businesses
Official source
gulfbusiness.com
Photo: Gulf Business

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published formal guidance setting out commercial licensing and governance rules for cryptocurrency mining businesses operating within or from the financial centre, Gulf Business reported.

ADGM stated that it is the first international financial centre in the region to establish dedicated regulatory guidelines for cryptocurrency mining operations.

Under the new framework, crypto mining is classified as a licensable commercial activity placed under the direct regulatory oversight of ADGM's Registration Authority.

The framework establishes boundaries distinguishing physical mining operations from financial activities governed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) via a pre-application self-assessment mechanism.

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