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Dubai regulator VARA orders KuCoin to stop unlicensed cryptocurrency operations with warning displayed on smartphone
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Breaking: Dubai Regulator Issues Urgent Cease Order to KuCoin Over Unlicensed Crypto Operations

March 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

On Thursday, March 20, 2026, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued a critical investor alert, ordering multiple entities operating under the KuCoin cryptocurrency exchange banner to immediately halt all unlicensed virtual asset services within the emirate. The regulator’s decisive action targets Phoenixfin Pte Ltd, MEK Global Limited, Peken Global Limited, and Kucoin Exchange EU […]

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

February 16, 2026 Jackson Miller

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 central licence authorizes the company to operate as a regulated broker-dealer, marking […]

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

October 7, 2025 Sarah Chen

The digital asset environment 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 vital broker-dealer license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This move marks a central moment. […]