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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,

Complexity Of Fractionalisation

Tokenisation, powered by blockchain technology, has emerged as a transformative application with the potential to revolutionise various industries. This involves converting assets into

Xrp/Ripple Case Verdict

Everyone has been talking about the decision in the Ripple/XRP case which has potentially set a precedent in relation to whether crypto is a security or commodity. The ruling states that XRP

Analysis Of Vitalik Buterin’s Article

In his article, Vitalik Buterin discusses three major technical transitions that Ethereum needs to undergo as it evolves from an experimental technology to a mature tech stack capable of