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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...
Getting paid in crypto: Dubai court ruling shows increasing acceptance
5.9.2024
Crypto salaries are becoming more common, especially in countries with prevalent economic incentives like inflation.
Dubai Regulator Wants to Lower the Cost of Compliance for Small Crypto Firms
11.4.2024
While Dubai's regulatory rules were broadly welcomed, some firms worried about the expense
Dubai International Financial Centre Enacts Digital Assets Law
18.3.2024
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the largest free zones of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has enacted a new Digital Assets Law, revamping its whole legislative system to include these tools. The law changes previous contracts, insolvency, damages...
Dubai Financial Authority Approves XRP as ‘Recognized Crypto Token’
4.11.2023
Dubai’s financial regulator, the Dubai Financial Services Authority, has approved XRP as a recognized crypto token for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a special economic zone. “Licensed virtual asset firms within the DIFC will now be able to incorporate...
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
South African Crypto Exchange Valr Receives ‘Initial Approval’ From Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator
5.10.2023
Valr, the South Africa-based crypto exchange, recently said it had won initial approval from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The crypto exchange’s Head of Growth, Blake Player, said Valr has been attracted by the Middle East region’s significant crypto flows and in particular Dubai’s growing...
Binance eyes United Arab Emirates as ‘focal point’ for future operations
26.6.2023
Binance Dubai general manager Alex Chehade says there are plenty of good reasons why the UAE will become the world’s next major crypto hub
UAE Minister Says Crypto Will Play a "Major Role for UAE Trade Going Forward"
21.1.2023
The United Arab Emirates plans to use crypto for trade in the future and also set up a working regulatory framework, according to the country's minister of state for foreign trade.
Speaking with Bloomberg on Jan. 20 in Davos Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum's annual meeting is taking...