VARA Dubai tightens virtual asset service providers marketing campaigns

VARA Dubai tightens the reigns of VASP marketing campaigns

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) updated its marketing regulations, which it states is aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers... Details
Binance appoints female General Manager for Dubai operation

Binance appoints female General Manager for Dubai operation

Binance, crypto exchange in the UAE has appointed a female General Manager for its Dubai operation. Stephanie Emile who assumed the role in August 2024... Details
Dubai virtual asset regulator grants in principle approval to Amber Group

Dubai virtual asset regulator grants in principle approval to Amber Group

Amber Group, a digital assets manager through its subsidiary Amber Premium FZE, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Amber Group, has secured in-principle approval for a Virtual... Details
Sorter a digital asset insurer, a portfolio company of UAE Further Ventures receives initial regulatory approval from BMA

Soter a digital asset insurer, a portfolio company of UAE Further Ventures receives initial regulatory approval from BMA

A portfolio company of Abu Dhabi based Further Ventures, Soter Insure, a provider of insurance products tailored to the digital asset economy, whose CEO was... Details
OKX Middle East publishes new virtual asset standards for listing on its crypto exchange

OKX Middle East publishes new virtual asset standards for listing on its crypto exchange

UAE based OKX crypto exchange clarifies its new virtual asset standards prior to them being listed on its Middle East exchange as per Dubai’s Virtual... Details
OneDegree launches digital asset insurance in UAE

OneDegree launches digital asset insurance in UAE

OneDegree, Asia's licensed insurer for digital assets and Dubai Insurance Company have announced the issuance of digital assets custodial risk insurance to their customers in... Details
ByBit crypto exchange receives VASP license in UAE

ByBit crypto exchange receives VASP license in UAE

The UAE Virtual Regulatory Authority website has just listed ByBit crypto exchange, the second largest crypto exchange globally, as a licensed VASP ( Virtual Asset... Details
After selection by Abu Dhabi Hub71, XBTO receives in principle approval from ADGM

After selection by Abu Dhabi Hub71, XBTO receives in principle approval from ADGM

XBTO, a global institutional digital assets company, have received In-Principle Approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to... Details
UAE's virtual asset regulators VARA and SCA cooperate on VASP licensing

UAE’s virtual asset regulators VARA and SCA cooperate on VASP licensing

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) where it was agreed that VASPs operating in/from... Details
Central Bank of Qatar token regulations excludes crypto and stablecoins

Central Bank of Qatar token regulations excludes crypto and stablecoins

Qatar just announced its digital assets or token regulations. The Central Bank of Qatar, Qatar Financial Authority, as well as the QFC regulatory authority released... Details