BurjX, a UAE-based digital asset brokerage, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
The latest approval marks a key regulatory milestone as BurjX moves towards securing its Financial Services Permission (FSP) to operate as a fully regulated, institutional-grade trading and custody platform.
As the pioneer of the world’s first comprehensive virtual asset regulatory framework, ADGM’s approval reinforces BurjX’s commitment to building a next-generation platform founded on trust, transparency, and institutional adoption in MENA.
“This is an exciting step forward, not just for BurjX, but for crypto in MENA as a whole. Secure, institutional-grade custody is the foundation of a trusted trading platform, and the MENA region is ready for it. As BurjX moves toward final regulatory approval, we are reimagining crypto trading, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge security with a frictionless trading experience in a single, unified platform.”
Adam Ferris, Co-Founder & Chairman of BurjX, commented that, “This milestone is just the beginning. We’re building something that doesn’t just meet the highest security and regulatory standards, it’s about raising the bar for enterprise-grade custody, compliance, and market integrity. BurjX is shaping the future of responsible digital asset trading.”
Recognizing the immense potential of the MENA region, ranked as the seventh-largest crypto market globally in 2024, valued at an estimated $338.7 billion and accounting for 7.5 percent of the world’s total transaction volume, they’ve assembled a team of seasoned experts to reshape the crypto landscape and setting a new standard for digital asset trading.
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With final regulatory approval on the horizon, BurjX is preparing to launch later this year, bringing a full suite of digital asset trading and custody solutions to market. Designed for retail, professional, and institutional traders, the platform provides secure fiat on/off-ramps, deep liquidity, and advanced execution tools, all within a tightly governed and fully compliant framework.
At the heart of BurjX’s security framework is its integration with Fireblocks, the global leader in digital asset custody. By leveraging Fireblocks’ multi-party computation (MPC) technology and cutting-edge security protocols, BurjX ensures institutional-grade asset protection, secure transfers, and real-time risk management, setting a new benchmark for safeguarding digital assets in MENA.
Strengthening its security-first approach, BurjX has secured market-leading insurance coverage, offering comprehensive protection for client and operational assets against a range of potential risks, ensuring resilience and trust in its platform.
