Galaxy Digital, a global firm in digital assets and data center infrastructure, has expanded into the Middle East by opening an office in Abu Dhabi and establishing a new entity under the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The move strengthens Galaxy’s presence in the UAE and supports its broader strategy to serve institutional clients across digital assets and infrastructure.
A Strategic Move into a Growing Hub
Based in Abu Dhabi in the heart of ADGM, the new office expands Galaxy’s footprint across three continents and reinforces its long-term commitment to the UAE and the broader region. Galaxy said the office will support its efforts to advance institutional-grade digital asset trading, infrastructure, and innovation worldwide.
The Abu Dhabi office will be led by Bouchra Darwazah, a Managing Director at Galaxy, who will be responsible for expanding the firm’s presence in the region by leveraging Galaxy’s experience, track record, and resources.
Leadership Perspectives on Regional Growth
Founder and CEO Mike Novogratz said the milestone enables deeper partnerships and greater collaboration in the UAE, while also strengthening ADGM’s position as a hub for digital asset innovation. He added that Galaxy expects the expanded presence to help it meet the evolving needs of clients, investors, and counterparties over time.
Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Development Market Officer at ADGM, welcomed Galaxy’s arrival, citing ADGM’s regulatory framework, infrastructure, and collaborative environment, and positioning the financial center as a trusted hub for digital asset companies seeking growth, security, and global connectivity.
Scaling Digital Asset and AI Infrastructure Capabilities
In its company description, Galaxy highlighted its dual focus: an institutional digital assets platform spanning trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology, alongside investments in data center infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing. Galaxy stated it operates an 800MW flagship campus with an additional 2.7GW under study in North America.
Bolstering the Regional Ecosystem With Investment Activity
Separately from the ADGM office announcement, Galaxy has also been active in the region through investment. In May 2025, Galaxy helped lead Fuze’s $12.2 million Series A, alongside e& capital, to support Fuze’s regional and international expansion, product development, compliance, and hiring.
Fuze provides Digital-Assets-as-a-Service infrastructure that enables financial institutions and businesses across MENA and Turkey to offer regulated digital asset products, and it operates an OTC trading desk. The company has also launched stablecoin infrastructure products and expanded into payments via FuzePay.
Galaxy’s Abu Dhabi entry positions the firm closer to one of the region’s most important financial centers, while complementing its broader global strategy across digital assets and AI-linked infrastructure.