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Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Regulator • UAE

Dubai’s independent regulator established in 2022 to oversee the virtual assets sector. VARA is the world’s first independent regulatory authority specifically created for virtual assets. It provides a comprehensive regulatory framework for exchanges, brokers, and other crypto service providers operating in Dubai.

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