Dubai VARA Tokenisation Push Drives Emirate Past 50 Licensed VASPs
Dubai VARA tokenisation demand pushes the regulator past 50 licensed VASPs, as stablecoins and RWAs move the emirate from crypto trading to financial infrastructure.
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New CLARITY Act Draft Reaches Senate as Crypto Market-Structure Deadline Looms
A new CLARITY Act draft reaches the Senate as crypto markets weigh a market-structure framework against an early-August deadline and muted price action.
Network School and the Ghost of 1965’s Mistake
Network School Malaysia was ordered to cease operations in Forest City, Johor. A repeat of the 1965 Singapore mistake — or a more complicated story?
Dirham Stablecoin DDSC Cleared for VARA-Regulated Exchanges
The UAE’s dirham stablecoin DDSC has been cleared by the Central Bank to list on VARA-regulated exchanges, expanding regulated dirham settlement.
Crypto Phone Theft: The Worst Way to Lose 189 SOL in Bali
Crypto phone theft needs no exploit — only an unlocked screen and a moment of distraction. A trader known as 29 (@wrss29) says he lost 189 SOL — roughly $14,000 — in a single evening at a beach club in Bali. No exploit. No phishing link. No compromised hardware wallet. Just a stranger holding his … Read more
Crypto License New Zealand: No Such License Exists
New Zealand regulates crypto through existing financial law rather than a bespoke licence. Searching for a crypto license New Zealand guide will return dozens of firms offering to sell you one. Here is the fact none of them lead with: no such licence exists. New Zealand has no bespoke virtual asset licensing regime, and understanding … Read more
Standard Chartered and the Banks Are Here: UAE Crypto Enters Its Institutional Phase
Standard Chartered’s DIFC-licensed custody, its Zodia acquisition, and a shift toward settlement and sovereign-fund onboarding show UAE crypto has entered its institutional phase.
UAE Real Estate Tokenization Hits Scale: The $1B Deals Turning Dubai Property On-Chain
From MANTRA’s $1B DAMAC deal to the Dubai Land Department putting title deeds on-chain, UAE real-estate tokenization has crossed from experiment to infrastructure. The verified numbers, and what comes next.
VARA’s Token Issuance Rules: How Dubai Classifies Every Crypto Token in 2026
VARA’s 2026 guidance sorts token issuance into three pathways — licensed (stablecoins/asset-backed), distribution-gated, and exempt. Here’s how Dubai classifies your token and what each path requires.
How to Buy Crypto in the UAE: A Step-by-Step Beginner Guide
Learn how to buy crypto in the UAE safely in 2026: VARA-licensed exchanges, KYC steps, 0% personal tax, fees, wallets and security tips for beginners.