Animoca Brands secures Abu Dhabi fund management approval
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- Animoca Brands has secured regulatory approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market's Financial Services Regulatory Authority to manage collective investment funds.
- The permission covers regulated fund management activities through its subsidiary, Animoca Asset Management (AD) Limited.
- The approval expands Animoca's institutional operations in the Middle East and supports its digital asset investment strategy.
Animoca Brands has secured Abu Dhabi regulatory approval to manage collective investment funds through its local subsidiary.
The permission was granted by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
“It allows us to manage collective investment funds under a robust regulatory framework, bridging institutional capital with the future of the agentic web and digital assets,” according to Animoca Asset Management Senior Executive Officer Minh Do.
The authorisation took effect on 13 October 2026, allowing the subsidiary to operate within ADGM's regulatory framework.
“ts expansion into fund management strengthens the connections between institutional capital and digital assets within our ecosystem,” according to ADGM Chief Market Development Officer Arvind Ramamurthy.
The approval supports Animoca's plans for blockchain infrastructure, tokenised assets and agentic artificial intelligence applications.
Animoca's portfolio spans more than 600 companies and digital assets, including The Sandbox and Moca Network.
The approval gives Animoca Brands a regulated base for managing collective investment funds in Abu Dhabi.
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