AGCX Launches UAE's First Regulated Crypto Exchange with Zero Fees

Arab Global Crypto Exchange (AGCX), a UAE-licensed platform, is set to launch on September 10, 2026. Founded by veteran capital markets executive Satish Gogia, AGCX aims to simplify access to digital assets through direct AED bank transfers and secure asset management.

The exchange will allow users to deposit AED directly from UAE bank accounts, trade major digital assets, and make crypto deposits and withdrawals with zero AGCX platform fees. This is in contrast to relying on offshore exchanges that do not offer native AED support and may involve additional currency conversion costs and foreign regulatory considerations.

AGCX operates under a license issued by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), formerly known as the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The platform's operations, including KYC onboarding, transaction monitoring, and custody procedures, are designed to meet applicable UAE anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements.

AGCX will offer spot, futures, and options trading across major digital asset pairs, direct AED deposits from UAE bank accounts, regulator-compliant crypto deposits and withdrawals, zero AGCX platform fees on crypto deposits and withdrawals, and staking for supported crypto assets. The exchange also plans to provide launchpad access for selected new token listings.