VARA and Securitize sign MoU to boost tokenization innovation in Dubai
The MoU could accelerate Dubai's role as a global hub for tokenized assets, potentially reshaping financial markets and regulatory landscapes. The pos...
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VARA, Securitize sign MoU for tokenization innovation in Dubai
VARA and Securitize signed an MoU to foster more tokenization innovation in Dubai and explore how tokenized financial innovation should be regulated i...
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Shyft Partners With VARA-Licensed GAP3 as shCORE and shYIELD Near Pre-Deposits
Shyft Finance is set to open its first two curated yield vaults on Ethereum, with the regulated GAP3 Partners FZCO serving as the Co-Curator for both ...
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Deribit Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License via Coinbase
Deribit, the derivatives exchange Coinbase acquired for $2.9 billion, secured a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority...
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Deribit to Route Most Spot Orders to Coinbase under New Dubai Licence
Deribit has received a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing the Coinbase-owned crypto derivatives p...
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ARP Digital wins Dubai VARA in-principle approval to expand Gulf crypto operations
ARP Digital's expansion into Dubai could enhance the Gulf's crypto infrastructure, fostering regional financial innovation and regulatory alignment. T...
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ARP Digital secures Dubai VARA broker-dealer license
The license allows ARP Digital to offer regulated digital asset and stablecoin conversions into UAE dirhams as it expands its Gulf presence beyond Bah...
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Flowdesk secures full VARA license to offer crypto broker dealer services in Dubai
Flowdesk's dual regulatory approvals in Dubai and the EU enhance its global market reach, fostering institutional trust and compliance in crypto. The ...
Aug 11open_in_new
Coinbase-backed Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai
Flowdesk’s VARA approval follows its MiCA authorization in France as crypto firms build regulated operations across major global markets.
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Value Aligned Research Advisors falls 44% amid AI stock declines
The VARA fund's decline highlights the risks of concentrated AI investments, prompting reevaluation of strategy and diversification in the sector. The...
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Bybit hires former VARA executive Peter Loo as legal chief
Bybit's strategic hire of Peter Loo underscores its commitment to robust compliance, potentially enhancing its global regulatory credibility. The post...
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Bybit appoints former VARA General Counsel Peter Loo as chief legal officer
Bybit's strategic hire of Peter Loo underscores its commitment to robust compliance, potentially enhancing its global regulatory credibility. The post...
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Revolut Moves Closer to UAE Crypto Launch with VARA In-Principle Approval
Revolut has received in-principle approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to provide virtual asset services in the United Arab Emira...
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UAE Central Bank Clears DDSC for VARA Platforms, Bringing Dirham Stablecoin to Consumers
The Central Bank of the UAE has granted a no-objection certificate to the dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC, allowing it to list on regulated exchange pla...
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Dubai crypto market hits 50 licensed firms after new VARA approval
Dubai’s VARA has licensed its 50th crypto firm, though only 39 VASPs were fully operational at the end of 2025 as the emirate’s regulated market conti...
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