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Licensing Categories for Virtual Asset Services in Dubai
VARA’s Licensing Framework: Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) defines 8 distinct categories of Virtual Asset Services (VASPs). Companies must obtain separate licenses for each activity. $ETH
VA Advisory Services: Providing guidance on transactions involving virtual assets.
VA Broker-Dealer Services: Acting as an intermediary or counterparty for buying and selling virtual assets.
VA Custody Services: Secure storage of virtual assets on behalf of clients.
VA Exchange Services: Operating platforms for trading and matching buy/sell orders.
VA Lending and Borrowing Services: Offering lending or borrowing solutions for virtual assets.
VA Management and Investment Services: Managing or investing virtual assets on behalf of others (including staking).
VA Transfer and Settlement Services: Executing transfers and settlements of virtual assets.
VA Issuance (Category 1 & 2): Issuing virtual assets such as fiat-referenced tokens (FRVA – stablecoins) or other tokens. $AVA
Dubai’s structured licensing model ensures compliance, transparency, and investor confidence, positioning the region as a global leader in regulated crypto services. $SOL
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Strict Licensing Framework Driving Crypto Compliance in UAE
VARA Licensing Process: Obtaining a license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) is highly rigorous and involves two main stages:
Initial Disclosure Questionnaire (IDQ): Preliminary phase where businesses provide an overview of planned operations, company structure, and key controllers.
Full License Application (FMP – Full Market Product): Comprehensive application requiring detailed compliance and operational information.
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Corporate Structure: Must be a Limited Liability Company (LLC), excluding sole proprietorships.
Capital Requirements: Share capital ranging from AED 100,000 to AED 1,500,000 (approx. $27,000 – $409,000), depending on business activity.
Physical Presence: Mandatory office space and staff in Dubai.
Compliance: Strict adherence to AML/CFT rules, including FATF Travel Rule implementation.
Technical Standards: Robust cybersecurity, cryptographic controls, and risk management protocols.$DOT
These measures ensure transparency, investor protection, and position Dubai as a global leader in regulated crypto markets. $XRP
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Hong Kong Opens Door to Regulated Stablecoins

🌏 Big News from Asia:

Hong Kong will begin issuing stablecoin licenses in early 2026, starting with a full regulatory framework rollout on August 1, 2025.

🔐 Will cover governance, risk management, and capital reserves

🏦 Institutional interest expected to surge

📈 Another major step in Asia’s crypto adoption curve

#HongKong #stablecoin #CryptoLicensing #AsiaAdoption

UK Speeds Up Crypto Firm Approvals
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cut down the average crypto-registration process from 17 months to just over 5 months, and raised its approval rate from under 15% to ~45%. More firms are getting approved, with improved support like preapproval meetings and better applicant guidance.
#UKCrypto #FCA #CryptoRegulation #CryptoApproval #CryptoFirms #CryptoLicensing
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