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New developments from VARA

  New developments continue to come forward in the UAE as the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai is making great strides to earn its stripes as the premier regulator

Changes To Virtual Asset Issuance Rules In Dubai

  When VARA’s regulations first came out in the first quarter of this year, one book that stood out from the others was the Virtual Asset Issuance rulebook (VAI) under which every

Key takeaways from Token 2049

Last week I had the pleasure of attending Token 2049 in Singapore, it was a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues and clients and attend the biggest conference in the virtual assets

Stablecoin Projects – Please Take Note

  All tokens need to go through an internal assessment to ascertain if they qualify as Category 1 or Category 2 tokens under the VAI. Category 1 tokens will require a VARA licence

VARA adds licences for staking.

Late in August, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai updated its still recent Custody Services regulation to add in a new section for custody staking. Requirements would

What Does It Mean To Apply For A Regulatory Licence?

A common question that comes my way a great deal from crypto companies setting up operations in the UAE is: what is the difference between a company set up in the UAE and obtaining a

Indonesia’s National Crypto Exchange

Indonesia has launched a national crypto asset bourse to provide regulators with essential transaction records and better protect crypto investors. The purpose of the exchange and clearing

Controlling Wallets Like Email Accounts

At the EthParis, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised modern account abstraction as a “really elegant” upgrade for the Ethereum network. Unlike previous upgrades, this one does not

UAE: A Potential Home For Crypto Derivatives

Crypto derivatives offer several benefits to market participants. One advantage is that they allow individuals to gain exposure to the asset class without needing to hold the physical assets

Fan Tokens: What Are They And Why Do They Matter?

Fan Tokens and Their Role in Engagement: Fan tokens are digital assets that allow fans to own and derive value from their favourite teams, clubs, or players. Unlike traditional engagement,