Abu Dhabi, UAE: The ADGM Registration Authority (“RA”) today announced the publication of its Discussion Paper No. 1 of 2026, inviting stakeholder feedback on proposed guidance for crypto mining activities conducted within or from ADGM.

The proposals aim to provide regulatory clarity while supporting responsible innovation and robust governance standards across the crypto mining ecosystem.

Key features of the RA proposals include:

  • Technology-neutral approach: Applicable to all consensus mechanisms, including Proof-of-Work (PoW), Proof-of-Stake (PoS), and future technologies.
  • Commercial licensing framework: Crypto mining to be regulated as a licensed commercial activity under the Registration Authority, rather than as a financial service.
  • Clear governance expectations: Requirements covering corporate transparency, beneficial ownership disclosure, and operational integrity.
  • Risk-based supervision: Supervisory oversight calibrated according to the scale and complexity of mining operations.
  • Global headquarters oversight: A framework for ADGM-registered entities overseeing and managing overseas crypto mining operations.

Responses to the consultation paper are invited from ADGM-registered entities currently engaged in, or planning to engage in, crypto mining activities; ADGM-registered headquarters overseeing global crypto mining operations; as well as service providers, technology vendors, auditors, and other relevant industry stakeholders.

To view the Discussion Paper, please click here: Discussion Paper No. 1 of 2026 – Proposed Guidance on Crypto Mining Activities.

The Discussion Paper is open for feedback until 20 March 2026.

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ADGM is also one of a handful of jurisdictions globally and the only one regionally to directly apply the trusted legal system of English Common Law.

Governing both Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands, which are collectively designated as Abu Dhabi’s financial free zone, ADGM connects the economies of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region with global markets. Its progressive and inclusive ecosystem empowers financial and non-financial institutions to thrive, supporting innovation, sustainable growth, and long-term economic resilience.

Through its continued growth and cross-border partnerships, ADGM is strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’ and a leading global hub for finance, investment, and enterprise.

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