DKK Digital FZE, a Dubai based subsidiary of DKK Partners based in London, has secured full regulatory approval from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Broker/Dealer as it plans to scale its operations across the Middle East.

As per the announcement, DKK Digital is now authorized to offer a comprehensive suite of regulated digital asset services, including fiat on/off ramp infrastructure and liquidity provision for stablecoins such as Electronic Dirham (EAED), USD Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), and Ripple USD (XRP).

Khalid Talukder, Co-Founder & CEO of DKK Digital commented, “Receiving full regulatory approval from VARA is a major milestone for DKK Digital and a strong validation of our commitment to building within a compliant and forward-thinking framework while contributing to Dubai’s vision as a global hub for blockchain and Web3 innovation. This license enables us to officially operate as a regulated Broker/Dealer VASP and further strengthens our ability to deliver secure, institutional-grade digital asset solutions across the region and beyond.”

The firm’s approval also reinforces its capacity to build robust partnerships with banks, fintech companies and financial institutions across the regions, enabling regulated services for cross-border settlements, FX markets and treasury operations.

This week alone in the UAE, several crypto brokers and exchanges such as Gate.io and Bitgo both receiving licenses from VARA adding to the already competitive crypto exchange market.