Live from GITEX: DFSA and VARA strengthen regulatory cooperation to support…
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to enhance cooperation and collaboration in regulating the virtual asset sector in Dubai. This indicates increased regulatory oversight and requirements for crypto and digital asset firms operating in Dubai, which is classified as high urgency.
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What the DFSA said
15 OCT 2025, 03:05 PM Live from GITEX: DFSA and VARA strengthen regulatory cooperation to support…
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Context
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) — DIFC financial services regulator. We track 60 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Authorisation & Licensing, Prudential / Capital Requirements, Reporting & Disclosure and Crypto & Digital Assets.