Key Highlights:
- Galaxy Digital announces expansion in Abu Dhabi today, December 10, 2025
- The new office is being led by Bouchra Darwazah.
- With this expansion, the company plans to deliver institutional-grade digital asset trading and data center infrastructure globally.
Galaxy Digital Inc., a well-known name in the digital assets and data-centre infrastructure, announced today, December 10, 2025, through a press release, that it has expanded its wings into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. The company is opening a new office and forming a subsidiary in Abu Dhabi. The new office will be registered under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which is the international financial centre of UAE’s capital.
This is a big move for the digital asset company, as it expands their presence across three continents and shows they are serious about growing in the Middle East, a region that is becoming a huge hotspot for crypto and new financial tech.
Strategic Location in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
The new office in the middle of ADGM puts Galaxy right inside a fast-growing financial zone that supports fintech and crypto development. ADGM is known for its strong, modern regulations and gives global companies a safe and supportive place where they can expand.
According to the announcement, the company’s Abu Dhabi office will be run by Bouchra Darwazah, the Company’s Managing Director. She has deep experience when it comes to digital assets and building infrastructure, and she will also focus on growing Galaxy’s connections, clients, and partnerships across the region.
“The Middle East is a rapidly growing financial hub that is home to some of the world’s most sophisticated investors and innovators,” said Ms. Darwazah. “It has become a particularly influential region for our investors, clients, and portfolio companies, and we believe this office will help establish new opportunities as a leading global digital assets investment and infrastructure firm.”
Leadership and Vision from Galaxy’s Executive Team
Mike Novogratz, Galaxy’s Founder and CEO emphasized the significance of the UAE expansion on the company’s global strategy. He stated “As we continue to expand our operations and deepen our partnerships around the world, this milestone paves the way for greater collaboration and innovation in the UAE. This milestone unlocks new opportunities for Galaxy and strengthens ADGM’s reputation as a hub for digital asset innovation. We look forward to leveraging our enhanced positioning to meet the evolving needs of existing and new clients, investors and counterparties for years to come.”
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Development Market Officer at Galaxy highlighted that ADGM offers the kind of strong, reliable, and innovation-friendly environment that major digital-asset companies look for. By saying this, he is highlighting that Galaxy chose Abu Dhabi because its rules, infrastructure, and global connectivity makes it a safe and supportive place to build and grow. In short, he is pointing out that ADGM’s solid framework is the main reason why Galaxy is confident about expanding in that region.
Looking Ahead
Galaxy’s move to Abu Dhabi is definitely a calculated move because in Middle East the financial innovation are growing fast. With a strong team on the ground and direct access to the AGDM ecosystem, the company wants to become a major partner for institutions, startups, and clients in the region.
As the digital assets keep on changing on how they work, Galaxy is in a good position to use its large-scale infrastructure, strong regulatory knowledge, and full range of services to support this global shift.
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