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Nov 1, 2022
DFSA regime for Crypto Token activities in or from DIFC. Effective Nov. 1, 2022 and updated Jan. 12,...
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Jun 25, 2018
AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +2 more
ADGM FSRA guidance and rulebook framework for virtual asset activities in ADGM, covering FSP authorisation, Accepted Virtual Assets,...
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Aug 31, 2024
CBUAE Circular No. 2/2024 regulates stablecoin-style payment tokens in the UAE through licensing/registration for issuance, conversion, custody and...
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Jun 19, 2025
Dubai VARA rulebook governing business issuance of virtual assets, including Category 1 licensed issuances, Category 2 distributor-led issuances,...
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Jun 19, 2025
Dubai’s VARA framework for VASP licensing, VA issuance, AML/CFT, market conduct, marketing, supervision and enforcement. Current rulebook version...
Effective
Mar 11, 2022
AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +2 more
Dubai’s 2022 Virtual Assets Law established VARA and a permit-based regime for virtual asset services across Dubai, including...
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AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +2 more
Amended the UAE SCA Financial Activities Rulebook to integrate virtual asset services, licensing, custody, conduct and capital rules....
Repealed
May 15, 2023
AML/CFT Custody Disclosure & Marketing +2 more
UAE SCA resolution that set operating, listing, custody, transparency and trading-system duties for virtual asset platform operators. It...
Effective
Jan 14, 2023
Delegates specified federal virtual-asset regulatory powers to Dubai’s VARA for Dubai and its non-DIFC free zones, including VASP...
Effective
Jan 14, 2023
UAE federal resolution establishing the regulatory perimeter for virtual asset activities and VASPs, including licensing, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, local-authority...
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