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Dubai’s crypto regulator tightens VARA VASP compliance rules, effective immediately

The Cryptonomist·September 23, 2026·1 min read
Dubai’s crypto regulator tightens VARA VASP compliance rules, effective immediately

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) tightened compliance rules for virtual asset service providers, effective immediately. The new requirements demand firms track every single transaction. The trigger appears to be a user's frustrating experience with a payment gone wrong, according to the report.

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