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Richard Teng (Binance)
Binance Secures Full Virtual-Asset Services Provider License in Dubai
The fourth and final stage of approval comes almost a year after the crypto exchange secured a third-stage license.
Richard Teng (Binance)

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Crypto.com Obtains Full Dubai Operational License
As a first step, institutional investors will be able to use the Crypto.com exchange.
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Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
Crypto Exchange Deribit's Dubai-Based Unit Wins Conditional VASP License
Obtaining the full VARA spot and derivatives license is an important next step in our efforts to raise the overall quality & governance standards of our platform, exchange's n...
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Crypto Lender Nexo Secures First Regulatory Victory in Dubai
Receiving a full license involves three stages: an initial provisional permit, a preparatory license, and an operating license.
headshot of Nexo co-founder and managing partner Kalin Metodiev

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Digital Asset Investment Platform Fasset Wins Operational License in Dubai
The licence will allow Fasset to serve institutional investors, qualified investors and retail investors.
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Crypto Hedge Fund Nine Blocks Snags Dubai Digital Assets License
Nine Blocks, which follows a market neutral strategy, also made Dubai its global headquarters.
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Head of Dubai Crypto Regulator to Quit to 'Pursue Other Interests'
VARA also plans to fine at least 12 crypto companies for failing to comply with guidelines by a Nov. 17 deadline, Bloomberg reported.
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Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Obtains Full Dubai Operating License
This final approval allows the firm to offer digital asset custodial services to institutional clients and sophisticated investors in Dubai.
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Crypto.com has gone one step further to full licensing in Dubai (crypto.com)
Crypto.com Wins Digital Asset License in Dubai
Crypto.com completed its licensing process in Singapore in June.
Crypto.com has gone one step further to full licensing in Dubai (crypto.com)

Komainu Exec on Winning Operating License in Dubai, Global Crypto Regulation Outlook
Komainu Exec on Winning Operating License in Dubai, Global Crypto Regulation Outlook
Komainu, the cryptocurrency custody joint venture of Nomura, Ledger and CoinShares, has received an operating license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dub...
Komainu Exec on Winning Operating License in Dubai, Global Crypto Regulation Outlook