QCP Secures ADGM License to Expand Institutional Crypto Services in the Middle East

Quick Breakdown:

• QCP Group secures full ADGM license, expanding its regulated digital asset services to Abu Dhabi, including spot, derivatives, and market making.
• Dual regulatory anchor: With approvals in both Singapore (MAS) and Abu Dhabi (ADGM), QCP strengthens its credibility as a trusted institutional crypto trading partner.
• Middle East expansion positions QCP as a key bridge between Asia’s liquidity and the region’s rising institutional demand for compliant digital assets .

Singapore-headquartered QCP Group has secured a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) from Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority, strengthening its position as a regulated digital asset powerhouse across Asia and the Middle East.

The license grants QCP the ability to operate fully regulated digital asset services in Abu Dhabi, including spot and derivatives trading, market making, and tailored structured solutions for institutional and professional investors.

The FSP from ADGM empowers QCP to offer a comprehensive suite of regulated digital asset services from its strategic base in Abu Dhabi, including spot and derivatives trading, market making, and bespoke structured solutions for institutional and professional clients.

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Building a Dual Regulatory Stronghold

The Abu Dhabi approval adds to QCP’s existing Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS), giving the firm a dual-anchor presence across two of the world’s most respected financial hubs. 

“Receiving our full license in ADGM is a pivotal moment for QCP and a cornerstone of our global strategy,”

said Darius Sit, Founder of QCP.

“The Middle East is a vital region for the future of digital assets, and ADGM provides a world-class legal and regulatory framework that allows us to serve clients with confidence.”

The firm says its ADGM base will serve as a strategic bridge connecting Asia’s liquidity with the Middle East’s growing institutional appetite for digital assets.

Institutional Expansion in a Key Growth Market

The Middle East has rapidly become a competitive hub for digital asset activity, with ADGM emerging as one of the region’s most active regulators in fostering compliant innovation.

“We are delighted to welcome QCP Group to ADGM’s vibrant international financial centre,”

said Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM.

“QCP’s focus on regulatory compliance and innovative digital asset solutions aligns seamlessly with ADGM’s vision of building a trusted, global financial ecosystem.”

QCP’s dual-regulated presence will enable round-the-clock trading coverage and bespoke crypto solutions for global institutions, marking a significant step in its mission to scale compliant digital asset infrastructure worldwide.

Meanwhile, QCP Trading, the firm’s OTC arm, also confirmed it has received a Major Payments Institution (MPI) license from MAS, granting full authorization to offer digital payment token services to institutional clients.