Animoca Brands receives VASP licence from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority for Web3 growth.
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Strategic: Animoca Brands Secures VASP Licence from Dubai’s VARA for Major Web3 Expansion

Dubai, UAE – May 2025: In a significant move for the regional digital assets ecosystem, Animoca Brands, a global leader in digital entertainment and blockchain, has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This pivotal licence authorizes the company to operate as a regulated broker-dealer, marking […]

Flipster FZE secures VARA approval for regulated cryptocurrency operations in Dubai, UAE.
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Pivotal: Flipster FZE Secures In-Principle VARA Approval, Charting New Course for Regulated Crypto in Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 12th February 2026: In a significant development for the Middle East’s digital asset sector, Flipster FZE has obtained in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This regulatory milestone represents a crucial step for the cryptocurrency trading platform, reinforcing a broader industry commitment to operating within established legal frameworks. The approval signals […]

Dubai DIFC skyline symbolizing the new privacy token ban and cryptocurrency regulatory overhaul.
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Dubai’s DIFC Imposes Sweeping Ban on Privacy Tokens, Signaling Major Crypto Regulatory Shift

DUBAI, UAE – January 12, 2025. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has enacted a definitive and comprehensive prohibition on privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a pivotal moment in the emirate’s approach to digital asset governance. This decisive move directly targets coins like Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) to mitigate […]

BitGo's new crypto broker-dealer license in Dubai, symbolizing secure institutional crypto services and market expansion.
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BitGo Secures Pivotal Dubai Crypto Broker-Dealer License, Unlocking New Horizons

The digital asset landscape is rapidly evolving. Consequently, regulatory clarity has become paramount for mainstream adoption. A significant development recently unfolded in the Middle East. **BitGo**, a leading cryptocurrency custody firm, announced a landmark achievement. The company secured a crucial broker-dealer license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This move marks a pivotal moment. […]

A secure digital representation of property deeds against a backdrop of Dubai's skyline, illustrating Ripple's role in Dubai real estate tokenization.
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Unlocking Value: Ripple’s Pivotal Partnership Transforms Dubai Real Estate Tokenization

In a move that could redefine the future of property investment, blockchain giant Ripple has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt, a leading tokenization infrastructure platform. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the Dubai real estate market by leveraging Ripple’s advanced crypto custody technology to facilitate the Dubai Land Department’s ambitious real estate […]