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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
Bitoasis Secures Full VASP License From Dubai’s VARA
10.12.2024
Bitoasis, a leading virtual asset platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has received a full virtual asset service providers (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Securing the full VASP License marks the final step in VARA’s licensing...
CoinDCX’s BitOasis receives full crypto license in Dubai
9.12.2024
BitOasis’ acquisition of the full VASP license marks the final step in BitOasis’ VARA licensing process, targeting a range of crypto trading services
Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official
16.10.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority believes it has struck the correct balance in terms of time taken to award licenses to crypto-related applicants, its senior official Sean McHugh told CoinDesk in an interview on Tuesday, disputing any perception of being a friendlier-than-usual crypto...
Dubai Regulator Orders 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges to Stop Operations
11.10.2024
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken action against seven unlicensed crypto entities for operating without licenses and violating marketing regulations. VARA has issued cease-and-desist orders and imposed fines on these entities. The regulator warned the public of...
OKX Goes Live in UAE, Targeting TradFi Institutions, Retail Market
10.10.2024
OKX, one of the four biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has gone live in the UAE, Middle East General Manager Rifad Mahasneh said in an interview
Dubai's VARA Fines, Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against 7 Crypto Entities
10.10.2024
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued cease-and-desist orders and accompanying fines to seven entities for operating without the required licenses and breaching marketing regulations
Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies
27.9.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain necessary licenses, and adhere to compliance...
Crypto.com Gets Bahrain License, Amber Group Approved in Dubai
20.9.2024
Crypto.com has secured a payment service provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). This license allows the crypto exchange to offer e-money and fiat-based payment services, including its prepaid cards, in the region. The approval adds to Crypto.com’s growing list...