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Ctrl Alt Secures VARA License to Operate as Virtual Assets Service Provider in Dubai
4.6.2025
Ctrl Alt, a tokenization infrastructure platform, has officially received its license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP), becoming the first VASP authorized to conduct issuer-related services. This license enables Ctrl...
Agri-Tech Firm Dimitra Partners With MANTRA to Bring Cacao, Carbon Credits onto the Blockchain
3.6.2025
Despite MANTRA’s recent price crash, Dimitra CEO Jon Trask said that the project’s VARA license gave him the confidence to move forward with the partnership
Dubai regulator clarifies real-world asset tokenization rules: Lawyer
22.5.2025
Newly updated guidelines from Dubai’s crypto regulator include provisions on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and clarify rules for issuers. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) released its updated Rulebook for virtual asset service providers (VASPs)...
Dubai’s VARA Releases Version 2.0 of Virtual Asset Regulation Rulebook
20.5.2025
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai has announced the release of Version 2.0 of its activity-based Rulebooks. The updated Rulebooks enhance supervisory mechanisms for various regulated virtual asset activities, including advisory services, broker-dealer services, custody...
VARA Fortifies Controls on Crypto Margin Trading in Dubai, Refreshes Rulebook
19.5.2025
VARA has introduced greater leverage controls and collateralization requirements through provisions in its Broker-Deal and Exchange Rulebooks
Dubai’s VARA Warns of Firms Falsely Claiming to Be Part of Real Estate Tokenization Pilot
24.4.2025
VARA did not name any firms that were claiming unauthorized affiliation with the Real World Assets project
Dubai gov’t agencies to link real estate registry with property tokenization
8.4.2025
Dubai’s real estate and crypto regulatory authorities have signed a new agreement aimed at expanding digital asset adoption in the real estate sector.On April 6, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced an agreement with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). According to...
Dubai gov’t agencies to link real estate registry with property tokenization
8.4.2025
Dubai’s real estate and crypto regulatory authorities have signed a new agreement aimed at expanding digital asset adoption in the real estate sector.On April 6, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced an agreement with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). According to...
Bitpanda Expands to UAE After Securing VARA License
28.3.2025
Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai’s VARA, allowing it to serve users in the UAE. Bitpanda Expands Into the Middle East Bitpanda, the Vienna-based crypto asset platform, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets...
VARA Is Focused on Consumer Protection for Tokenization Efforts in Dubai, Senior Official Says
27.3.2025
VARA is closely watching real-world tokenization in the city and making sure consumers are protected
Dubai Government-Owned Bank Emirates NBD Offers Crypto Trading Through Liv X App
6.3.2025
Liv is offering its crypto service using infrastructure operated by Aquanow, a digital asset platform licensed by Dubai's VARA
Investor Alert: Dubai Regulator VARA Flags Unlicensed MKAN Coin Platform
25.2.2025
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued an alert regarding MKAN Coin DMCC, which advertised virtual asset activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without the necessary regulatory approval. VARA has instructed the company to cease all unlicensed operations and imposed a fine....
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
14.2.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
14.2.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
14.2.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
14.2.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
14.2.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
14.2.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
14.2.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations
Bitpanda receives in-principle approval for UAE expansion
16.12.2024
Bitpanda has secured in-principle approval from Dubai’s VARA, paving the way for its entry into UAE’s growing crypto market and advancing its global expansion strategy