Dubai

VARA Fortifies Controls on Crypto Margin Trading in Dubai, Refreshes Rulebook

VARA has introduced greater leverage controls and collateralization requirements through provisions in its Broker-Deal and Exchange Rulebooks

By Jamie CrawleyMay 19, 2025

The deal with Crypto.com will allow residents and businesses to pay fees using crypto wallets while the government receives dirhams.

The investment aims to help the Maldives diversify its economy beyond tourism and fisheries and address its debt obligations.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 5, 2025

VARA did not name any firms that were claiming unauthorized affiliation with the Real World Assets project.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 24, 2025

VARA is closely watching real-world tokenization in the city and making sure consumers are protected.

The Dubai Land Department's initiative aims to expand access and transparency for property investments using blockchain rails.

Payments utility is also expected to drive greater stablecoin adoption in the UAE for their real time settlement value proposition.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 13, 2025

Liv is offering its crypto service using infrastructure operated by Aquanow, a digital asset platform licensed by Dubai's VARA

By Jamie CrawleyMar 6, 2025

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) approved USDC and EURC as recognized crypto tokens within the Dubai International Financial Centre.

The platform recently added Google as a primary validator and infrastructure to its blockchain.

By Helene BraunFeb 19, 2025

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