Coinbase Launches Abu Dhabi Hub for Tokenized Securities After Regulatory Approval

Coinbase has set up Abu Dhabi Global Market as its international tokenisation hub after receiving approval from the emirate’s regulator to arrange investment deals and provide custody for tokenised securities. The move gives the crypto exchange a regulated base in the UAE for launching digital versions of traditional assets and reflects Abu Dhabi’s effort to position itself as a global centre for blockchain-based finance. It also matters because tokenised securities could make it easier for investors with digital wallets to access regulated markets without relying on traditional brokerage accounts.