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Kraken UAE launch wins final Dubai regulatory approval for dirham trading

The Cryptonomist·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Kraken UAE launch wins final Dubai regulatory approval for dirham trading

Kraken's UAE launch cleared its final regulatory hurdle: parent company Payward secured Full Market Approval from Dubai's VARA, permitting regulated services for retail, professional, and institutional investors. Kraken expects to begin serving UAE clients within weeks, with dirham funding and trading available from launch.

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