Paxos Expands Global Presence with Regulatory Nod in Abu Dhabi

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi has granted in-principle licenses to cryptocurrency trading company Paxos, enabling it to create stablecoins linked to a number of currencies, including the US dollar. Thus bolstering its global expansion plan, the New York-based corporation may now provide custody and crypto-brokerage services in the area.

The company’s dedication to expanding globally within regulated frameworks is demonstrated by this latest license, which comes after Paxos’ in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. By achieving these regulatory hurdles, the stablecoin issuer hopes to firmly establish itself throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Navigating Regulatory Landscape

In early 2023, while Paxos was growing internationally, the New York Department of Financial Services began to scrutinize the company, which prompted an inquiry. The corporation explained, dispelling rumors, that it had not received a request to rescind its application for a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in New York.

Paxos stopped producing the Binance USD stablecoin for a while when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sent them a Wells notice. The action is a reflection of the difficulties and nuances faced by bitcoin companies as the regulatory environment changes.

The company’s Head of Strategy, Walter Hessert, emphasized the significance of the in-principle approvals, noting, “Our in-principle approvals … solidify our commitment to pursuing international growth through regulated frameworks.”

Paxos’ expansion plan is in line with the larger trend of cryptocurrency companies looking for regulatory clarity and compliance to support global operations, as the company continues to obtain regulatory green lights in important financial centers.