Mantra Finance secures first DeFi license in UAE

Mantra Finance secures first DeFi license in UAE

Mantra Finance a decentralized Finance platform operated by MANTRA Group, has secured the first DeFi license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulator Authority (VARA). Mantra Finance... Details
UAE investors and consumers warned about memecoins by Dubai regulator VARA

UAE investors and consumers warned about memecoins by Dubai regulator VARA

UAE investors and consumers were officially warned about investing in memecoins by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) given the risks associated with advertisements promoting... Details
Bahrain Minister of Finance says Bahrain is in the midst of issuing stablecoin regulations

Bahrain Minister of Finance says Bahrain is in the midst of issuing stablecoin regulations

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa noted the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is in the midst of finalizing regulations... Details
UAE Ministry of Interior and Dubai Virtual Asset Regulator to combat virtual asset crimes

UAE Ministry of Interior and Dubai Virtual Asset Regulator to combat virtual asset crimes

The Ministry of Interior have teamed up with Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to collaborate for combating virtual asset financial crimes. As per the press... Details
UAE government focuses on impact of data centers on energy sector

UAE government focuses on impact of data centers on energy sector

The UAE National Team for Reviewing the Impact of Data Centers on the Energy Sector recently held its first meeting at the Dubai headquarters of... Details
BitGo receives crypto custodial in-principle approval from Dubai regulator

BitGo receives crypto custodial in-principle approval from Dubai regulator

BitGo, a digital asset solutions provider offering crypto custody, and trading services has received its crypto custodial license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). BitGo Custody... Details
Eight crypto entities receive inprinciple approval from VARA Dubai

Eight crypto entities receive in-principle approval from VARA Dubai

Eight crypto entities have received in-principle approval from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) listed on VARA website. Those receiving in principle approval include names... Details
WadzPay Blockchain crypto entity no longer licensed in UAE

WadzPay Blockchain crypto entity no longer licensed in UAE

WadzPay, a blockchain technology and financial services company that had applied and had received a VASP license pending further operational requirements in Dubai UAE, via... Details
Jordanian government approves crypto regulatory framework

Jordanian government approves crypto regulatory framework

The Jordanian government Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, has approved the establishment of a comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual and digital assets within... Details
OFZA Crypto exchange now licensed by Dubai's Regulator

OFZA Crypto exchange now licensed by Dubai’s Regulator

OFZA, a UAE established cryptocurrency exchange that provides seamless and secure crypto trading offering has secured a full VASP license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory... Details