Dubai VARA Regulations: The 2026 Virtual Assets Rulebook
Dubai VARA was the world’s first standalone virtual-asset regulator. What its 2023 framework did, the activity rulebooks, and where it stands in 2026 at 51 licences.
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UAE central bank to issue CBDC as part of its financial transformation program
The creation of a CBDC intends to alleviate cross-border payment inefficiencies and promote innovation in domestic payments. As the first phase of its recently established financial infrastructure transformation (FIT) program, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) intends to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for both domestic and international use. The … Read more
Dubai: new guidelines for crypto regulation
Dubai publishes new rules for regulating cryptocurrency in relation to service providers for virtual assets. Market participants in the Emirate of Dubai are subject to the regulations, with the exception of those who are located in the Dubai International Financial Centre.Additionally, the latest set of rules from the Virtual Assets Regulation Authority lays out specifications … Read more
Abu Dhabi Launches $2 billion Initiative to Support Web3 Startups
Blockchain-focused businesses will receive support from the Hub71 + Digital Assets ecosystem. $2 billion project has been launched by Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s digital ecosystem, to support blockchain and Web3 firms in the area. In addition, startups will have access to a variety of initiatives and possible corporate, governmental, and investment partners through the Hub71+ Digital … Read more