Tether has secured approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market to expand regulated use of USDT across nine additional blockchains. ADGM’s framework now allows licensed firms to support activities involving USDT on Aptos, Celo, Cosmos, Kaia, Near, Polkadot, Tezos, TON, and TRON.
The recognition broadens USDT’s footprint within Abu Dhabi’s financial center and follows earlier approvals covering Ethereum, Solana and Avalanche. Tether said the decision strengthens stablecoins’ role in digital finance while providing institutions with a multi-chain foundation for trading, settlement and decentralized applications.
The move comes as Abu Dhabi advances its ambitions as a global crypto hub. Binance announced this week that it received full authorization to operate its main platform under the ADGM regime, with separate licenses for exchange, clearing and broker-dealer operations. The exchange is expected to begin regulated activity on January 5, 2026, further reinforcing the emirate’s drive to build a compliant digital asset ecosystem.
