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Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) is at the forefront of transforming Dubai into a global hub for regulated virtual assets. Established to navigate the complex world of virtual assets, VARA is committed to creating a safe, reliable, and inclusive environment for both traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) operations.

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Dubai's VARA Marks Two Years as World's First Virtual Asset Regulator

Dubai's VARA Marks Two Years as World's First Virtual Asset Regulator

May 16, 2024 Dubai VARA UAE

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), established in March 2022 under Law No. 4, recently celebrated its two-year anniversary as the world's first dedicated virtual asset regulator. Over this period, VARA has played a crucial role in shaping Dubai's legal framework for virtual assets,

Binance Secures Full Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Dubai

Binance Secures Full Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Dubai

April 18, 2024 Dubai VARA Binance

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has been granted a full virtual asset service provider (VASP) license by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This milestone marks a major step forward for both Binance and Dubai's growing virtual asset ecosystem, as

Dubai's VARA Looks to Simplify Compliance for Small-Scale Virtual Asset Operators

Dubai's VARA Looks to Simplify Compliance for Small-Scale Virtual Asset Operators

April 17, 2024 Dubai VARA Virtual Assets

Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) is taking steps to make it easier for smaller virtual asset companies to operate in the emirate. The regulator plans to reduce the financial burdens these firms face in an effort to create a more supportive environment for their operations. Speaking at

Shaping the Future of Web3 at TOKEN2049 Dubai

Shaping the Future of Web3 at TOKEN2049 Dubai

April 11, 2024 Dubai Conferences Cryptocurrency

The highly anticipated TOKEN2049 Dubai conference is set to take place from April 18-19, 2024, at the Madinat Jumeirah resort. This premier crypto gathering promises to bring together the most influential voices in the Web3 ecosystem, with an impressive lineup of speakers that includes industry leaders, innovators, and regulators. The

VARA's CEO on Virtual Assets in Dubai: Investment Brakes Come Off

VARA's CEO on Virtual Assets in Dubai: Investment Brakes Come Off

March 8, 2024 VARA Dubai Virtual Assets

* On VARA's Strategic Role: Matt White explains the importance of having "the right brokers, right custodians, and enabling them to have the right suite of products to service a virtual assets market," highlighting the necessity of a well-equipped market infrastructure. * Regarding Expansion into New Market Segments:

UAE Virtual Assets Market

UAE Virtual Assets Market

March 4, 2024 UAE Abu Dhabi Dubai

There are five primary licensing authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that regulate virtual assets and virtual asset services. These are the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Dubai

Virtual Assets: Future-Proof Finance with the UAE

Virtual Assets: Future-Proof Finance with the UAE

February 9, 2024 Virtual Assets Abu Dhabi Dubai

In an era where virtual assets are redefining the contours of global finance, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pioneering a path that others might soon follow. With virtual assets gaining regulatory acceptance, financial markets around the world are witnessing unprecedented growth and transformation. Amidst this digital revolution, the UAE

Dubai's Leap in Virtual Asset Regulation

Dubai's Leap in Virtual Asset Regulation

February 1, 2024 Virtual Assets Dubai VARA

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Vara) is at the forefront of transforming Dubai into a global hub for regulated virtual assets. Established to navigate the complex world of virtual assets, Vara is committed to creating a safe, reliable, and inclusive environment for both traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized