Tag: Dubai

Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services. Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit already operates out of Dubai, but its current licensing doesn’t allow the firm to serve all customers, according to its CEO. On June 27, Bybit FinTech FZE, a subsidiary of the global…

The Middle Eastern arm of the exchange said it had opened an office in the Dubai World Trade Center and planned to increase its staff to 30 people. The Middle Eastern arm of cryptocurrency exchange OKX reported Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) had granted the firm a minimal viable product preparatory license as part…

Companies that have already acquired licenses from the country’s financial free zones are exempted from the requirement of registering with the regulator. The federal financial regulatory agency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will start receiving licensing applications for firms that want to provide virtual asset services within the country. The…

The metaverse has the potential to boost business success when engaging with customers. As the digital world continues to evolve, the concept of the metaverse has emerged as a promising new frontier for businesses looking to enhance communication and customer engagement. With its immersive and interactive nature, the metaverse offers unparalleled opportunities for companies to…

The laws apply to market participants within the Emirate of Dubai, with the exception of those under the Dubai International Financial Centre. The Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), the regulator in charge of overseeing cryptocurrency laws within Dubai, has issued new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating within the emirate. According to Irina Heaver, a…

An examination of eight key data points determined London to sport the highest crypto readiness to entice businesses and start-ups. Along with pro-crypto regulations, mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies requires a supporting infrastructure that can allow the general public access and exposure to the ecosystem. When considering eight key indicators around taxes, ATMs, jobs and events…