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 process. This milestone allows Bitoasis to expand its services to retail, […]
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BitOasis’ acquisition of the full VASP license marks the final step in BitOasis’ VARA licensing process, targeting a range of crypto trading services.
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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 the risks associated with dealing with unlicensed crypto businesses, emphasizing the potential for financial and […]
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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 of regulatory approvals worldwide, further solidifying its global presence. Meanwhile, Amber Group’s […]
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The Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted Bybit a non-operational license to serve retail and institutional crypto investors in Dubai.
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Crypto.com partners with Standard Chartered Bank to provide fiat currency services in over 90 countries, starting in the UAE.
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Binance is transitioning UAE resident accounts to its new regulated local entity, Binance FZE, following a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai’s regulator. This change will allow UAE users to access various virtual asset services locally, including AED bank deposits and withdrawals. Binance’s Local Exchange in UAE Now Licensed Crypto exchange Binance announced on […]
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NH Management’s Tao Xiao explained that VARA’s objective is not to hinder progress but to secure the market’s integrity.
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On Tuesday, Nexo announced its Dubai entity, Nexo DWTC, had secured preliminary approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to engage in virtual asset lending, borrowing, and broker-dealer activities within the UAE’s most populous city. Nexo Gains Initial VARA Approval for Dubai Crypto Operations The crypto lender Nexo received a provisional “Initial Approval [IA]” […]
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The license is pending operational approval and allows Crypto.com’s Dubai entity to offer exchange, broker-dealer, and lending and borrowing services.
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