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INDEPENDENT GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DUBAI TOKENISATION
VARA Licensed VASPs: 21 ▲ +3 YTD | Enforcement Actions: 36 ▲ +2 in 2026 | VARA Rulebook Version: v2.0 ▲ May 2025 | Licensed Activities: 7 Categories ▲ Full Market | VARA Applications Pending: 147 ▲ +12 | AML/CFT Circulars: 41 ▲ +4 in 2026 | Free Zone Partners: DWTCA + DET ▲ Active | Unlicensed Firms Listed: 36+ ▲ Growing | VARA Licensed VASPs: 21 ▲ +3 YTD | Enforcement Actions: 36 ▲ +2 in 2026 | VARA Rulebook Version: v2.0 ▲ May 2025 | Licensed Activities: 7 Categories ▲ Full Market | VARA Applications Pending: 147 ▲ +12 | AML/CFT Circulars: 41 ▲ +4 in 2026 | Free Zone Partners: DWTCA + DET ▲ Active | Unlicensed Firms Listed: 36+ ▲ Growing |
DEEP DIVE

AML/CFT/CPF Requirements for Dubai VASPs — The 2026 Implementation Framework

Analysis of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing requirements applicable to VARA-licensed VASPs, including the March 2026 circular and UAE Federal Decree-Law alignment.

Updated January 1, 0001 9 min read
ENTITY PROFILE

Binance Dubai — Regulatory Profile

Profile of Binance's Dubai operations, holder of a VARA MVP licence since September 2022, operating as one of the largest licensed virtual asset exchanges in Dubai.

ENTITY PROFILE

BitOasis — Regulatory Profile

Profile of BitOasis, the first broker-dealer to secure a VARA MVP Operational Licence in May 2023, operating as MENA's leading regional cryptocurrency trading platform.

ENTITY PROFILE

Bybit Dubai — Regulatory Profile

Profile of Bybit's Dubai operations and VARA regulatory engagement, covering the exchange's presence in Dubai's licensed virtual asset ecosystem.

Key Indicators
VARA Licensed VASPs 21
Enforcement Actions 36
VARA Rulebook Version v2.0
Licensed Activities 7 Categories
VARA Applications Pending 147
AML/CFT Circulars 41
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DEEP DIVE

AML/CFT/CPF Requirements for Dubai VASPs — The 2026 Implementation Framework

Analysis of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing requirements applicable to VARA-licensed VASPs, including the March 2026 circular and UAE Federal Decree-Law alignment.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
ENTITY PROFILE

Binance Dubai — Regulatory Profile

Profile of Binance's Dubai operations, holder of a VARA MVP licence since September 2022, operating as one of the largest licensed virtual asset exchanges in Dubai.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
ENTITY PROFILE

BitOasis — Regulatory Profile

Profile of BitOasis, the first broker-dealer to secure a VARA MVP Operational Licence in May 2023, operating as MENA's leading regional cryptocurrency trading platform.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
ENTITY PROFILE

Bybit Dubai — Regulatory Profile

Profile of Bybit's Dubai operations and VARA regulatory engagement, covering the exchange's presence in Dubai's licensed virtual asset ecosystem.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
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Updated Jan 1, 0001
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Cookie policy for dubaitokenisation.com, explaining how we use cookies and similar technologies to deliver VARA regulatory intelligence content.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
BRIEF

Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) — UAE Public Consultation Brief

Analysis of the October 2025 public consultation on UAE implementation of the OECD CARF and implications for VASPs.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
ENTITY PROFILE

Crypto.com Dubai — Regulatory Profile

Profile of Crypto.com's Dubai operations, holder of a VARA MVP Preparatory Licence since March 2023, operating as a major licensed virtual asset platform in Dubai.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
DEEP DIVE

Dubai Free Zones for Crypto Operations — Regulatory Landscape and VASP Hosting

Comprehensive guide to Dubai's free zones that host virtual asset operations, including DWTCA, DMCC, DIFC, and others — covering jurisdictional scope, VARA applicability, and operational considerations.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
COMPARISON

Dubai vs Singapore — Crypto Regulatory Framework Comparison

Comparative analysis of Dubai's VARA framework and Singapore's MAS licensing regime for virtual asset service providers, examining licensing models, costs, and compliance.

Updated Jan 1, 0001
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Dashboards

Dashboards

Live intelligence dashboards tracking VARA enforcement actions, licensed VASP metrics, and regulatory circular timelines across Dubai's virtual asset sector.

Dubai Ecosystem

Dubai Ecosystem

Intelligence on Dubai's virtual asset infrastructure — DWTCA free zone operations, DET integration, approved free zones for VASP operations, and the institutional framework supporting regulated crypto activities.

Enforcement

Enforcement

Tracking VARA enforcement actions against unlicensed entities and regulatory breaches — cease-and-desist orders, financial penalties, and supervisory measures across Dubai's virtual asset sector.

Entity Profiles

Entity Profiles

Detailed regulatory profiles of VARA-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers operating in Dubai, including licensing status, permitted activities, and compliance history.

FAQ Hub

FAQ Hub

Frequently asked questions about VARA licensing, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and operating as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Dubai.

Glossary

Glossary

Authoritative definitions of key terms in Dubai's virtual asset regulatory landscape — from VASP classifications to VARA enforcement measures and AML/CFT compliance terminology.

How-To Guides

How-To Guides

Practical step-by-step guides for navigating VARA licensing, compliance obligations, and operational requirements in Dubai's regulated virtual asset sector.

Intelligence Briefs

Intelligence Briefs

Regulatory intelligence briefs covering VARA circulars, compliance developments, enforcement updates, and policy changes affecting Dubai's virtual asset ecosystem.

Licensing Guide

Licensing Guide

Step-by-step intelligence on the VARA licensing process — from initial application through MVP preparatory and operational licence stages, including fee structures and documentation requirements.

Regulatory Comparisons

Regulatory Comparisons

Side-by-side analysis comparing VARA's virtual asset framework with ADGM FSRA, DFSA, and international regulatory approaches to crypto asset supervision.

VARA Framework

VARA Framework

Comprehensive analysis of Dubai's Virtual Assets and Related Activities Regulations 2023, VARA rulebooks, compliance obligations, and regulatory circulars governing virtual asset service providers.

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