Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director
Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial...
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