3iQ wins in-principle approval for Category 4 license in Abu Dhabi

The crypto investment manager's UAE subsidiary moves closer to regulated operations in ADGM, though full permissions still depend on meeting further conditions 3iQ Corp. is one step closer to running a regulated business in Abu Dhabi. On October 12, 2026, the crypto investment manager announced that its UAE-based subsidiary, 3iQ Middle East Ltd, received in-principle approval for a Category 4 license. The green light comes from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Full operational permissions will depend on 3iQ Middle East meeting additional regulatory conditions.

Also reported by TheCoinrise.

Source: Crypto Briefing