{"id":63997,"date":"2023-11-08T17:10:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T21:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=63997"},"modified":"2023-11-08T17:11:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T21:11:56","slug":"dubais-vara-sets-licensing-deadline-for-crypto-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/dubais-vara-sets-licensing-deadline-for-crypto-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai\u2019s VARA Sets Licensing Deadline for Crypto Firms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has set a new deadline for all <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/fdic-chair-says-signature-banks-failure-is-due-to-crypto-related-risks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crypto-related businesses<\/a> to clear their licensing papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai\u2019s VARA Sets Licensing Deadline for Crypto Firms\" class=\"wp-image-63999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/croc_1699475421147.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dubai\u2019s VARA Sets Licensing Deadline for Crypto Firms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Local cryptocurrency businesses have been ordered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/search?q=Dubai%E2%80%99s+VARA+Sets+Licensing+Deadline+for+Crypto+Firms&cvid=95f30ffe434c4ea39d7d335018f15dc0&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg9qAIAsAIA&FORM=ANAB01&PC=WSEDDB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> (VARA) to register or receive a license by November 17 at the latest. According to the statement, companies may only be allowed to operate in the Emirate if they apply for a license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;VARA is calling on VASPs that have yet to submit the applications, have missed the notifications from their commercial licensing authorities, or have submitted incomplete forms to get in touch, to avoid unintended regulatory consequences proactively.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Emirate solidifies its position on the global scene, more than 1,000 heritage businesses have already filed to register under Dubai's strict regulatory framework, indicating the city's dedication to fostering an honest and transparent virtual asset environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/the-uae-authorities-reportedly-plan-to-issue-a-government-crypto-license-for-virtual-asset-service-providers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UAE government<\/a> first raised the prospect of granting licenses for cryptocurrency in February 2022. The government would, therefore quicken the entry of overseas bitcoin businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The administration has started implementing regulations using a &#8220;hybrid approach.&#8221; This implies that the Central Bank and the local exchange regulator will work together to provide supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In February, authorities in Dubai imposed new rules on cryptocurrency businesses, mandating that they apply for and receive the necessary licenses to conduct business there. Different regulations, including issuance, consultation, storage, and <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/bundle-shuts-down-crypto-exchange-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exchange services<\/a>, cover some operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai&#8217;s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has set a new deadline for all crypto-related businesses to clear their licensing papers. Local cryptocurrency businesses have been ordered by Dubai&#8217;s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to register or receive a license by November 17 at the latest. 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