Quick Breakdown
- Animoca Brands deepens its Web3 strategy with new investments that expand its ecosystem.
- The company strengthens digital property rights as more partners integrate its blockchain infrastructure.
- Recent market moves position Animoca Brands for wider adoption across gaming, metaverse, and digital assets.
Animoca Brands has received in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant expansion of its regulated presence in the UAE. The approval positions the Web3 investment group to operate as a licensed fund manager once all final conditions are met.
We’re pleased to announce that we have received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM (@ADGlobalMarket), the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, to operate as a regulated Fund Manager.…
— Animoca Brands (@animocabrands) November 24, 2025
ADGM moves Animoca closer to full fund management licence
The in-principle approval allows Animoca Brands to move toward formal authorization to manage collective investment funds within ADGM. The firm, known for its global footprint in blockchain, tokenized assets, and Web3 development, is building a regulated framework to support institutional capital entering the digital asset sector.
Animoca Brands’ investment portfolio spans more than 600 companies across gaming, infrastructure, digital identity, DeFi, and metaverse technologies. The company said the approval aligns with its broader strategy to strengthen institutional capabilities while expanding its supervised operations in key financial hubs.
UAE emerges as core market for Web3 expansion
The Middle East is becoming a central pillar of Animoca’s growth plans. The firm already operates in Dubai, supporting regional Web3 activities, and is now extending its regulated footprint into Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing financial ecosystem.
“The UAE is a growing hub for Web3 and digital assets,”
said Omar Elassar, Managing Director for the Middle East and Head of Global Strategic Partnerships.
“This approval strengthens our push to create regulated, institutional pathways across the region.”
ADGM officials noted that Animoca’s progress reflects a commitment to operating within a transparent and well-regulated digital asset framework. Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM, said the IPA is a major milestone toward securing full Financial Services Permission.
With ADGM rapidly tightening its regulatory infrastructure for digital assets, Animoca’s conditional approval signals growing institutional readiness for tokenized investment markets. The company will receive full authorization once it meets the final requirements set by the FSRA.
Meanwhile, Animoca Brands, in partnership with Chess.com, announced the integration of the $CHECK token on November 13, establishing it as the native utility token for the game’s growing ecosystem.
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