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Jun 29, 2026

Dubai's VARA Grants 50th Virtual Asset Service Provider License

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority reached a milestone by granting its 50th VASP license, signaling continued growth in the emirate's regulated crypto market.

Jun 29, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted its 50th virtual asset service provider (VASP) license.
  • ▪Dubai established its dedicated crypto regulator, VARA, in March 2022 as part of its strategy to become a global digital asset hub.
  • ▪Dubai's strategy involves attracting crypto businesses through a standalone licensing framework.

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