VARA Licensed VASPs: 19 ▲ Dubai Active | ADGM FSP Holders: 14 ▲ Digital Asset | DFSA Crypto Tokens: 6 Recognized ▲ DIFC Licensed | SCA Regulated: Federal Scope ▼ Onshore UAE | UAE FATF Rating: Compliant ▲ 2024 MER | Sandbox Programs: 3 Active ▲ VARA+ADGM+DFSA | Cross-Border MoUs: 12+ ▲ Bilateral | Corporate Tax: 9% ▼ Federal Rate | VARA Licensed VASPs: 19 ▲ Dubai Active | ADGM FSP Holders: 14 ▲ Digital Asset | DFSA Crypto Tokens: 6 Recognized ▲ DIFC Licensed | SCA Regulated: Federal Scope ▼ Onshore UAE | UAE FATF Rating: Compliant ▲ 2024 MER | Sandbox Programs: 3 Active ▲ VARA+ADGM+DFSA | Cross-Border MoUs: 12+ ▲ Bilateral | Corporate Tax: 9% ▼ Federal Rate |

Briefs

vara enforcement actions: q1 2026 review

intelligence brief reviewing vara's enforcement actions in q1 2026 including regulatory violations, fines imposed, license conditions, and implications for compliance strategy.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

digital dirham: cbuae cbdc development update

progress report on the cbuae's digital dirham central bank digital currency initiative covering wholesale cbdc developments, project mbridge milestones, and retail cbdc consultation.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

adgm dlt foundations and digital asset infrastructure update

intelligence brief tracking adgm's dlt regulatory infrastructure including the fsra digital asset framework, reglab sandbox, nafis compliance programme, and institutional partnership developments.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

cross-authority regulatory coordination developments

intelligence brief tracking coordination mechanisms between uae regulatory authorities on virtual asset regulation including mous, joint guidance, and information sharing frameworks.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

data protection and privacy compliance for virtual asset operations

intelligence brief examining data protection requirements applicable to virtual asset operations across uae jurisdictions including the federal pdpl, adgm data protection regulations, and difc data protection law.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

dfsa recognized token list expansion analysis

intelligence brief analyzing the dfsa's recognized token list, expansion criteria, and implications for difc digital asset services.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

federal aml/cft framework amendments and updates

intelligence brief tracking amendments to the uae federal aml/cft framework under federal decree-law no. 20 of 2018 and their implications for virtual asset service providers.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

international regulatory developments affecting uae tokenization

intelligence brief tracking global regulatory developments including eu mica implementation, hong kong vasp licensing, singapore psa amendments, and fatf guidance updates affecting uae tokenization regulation.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

sca implementing regulations progress report

tracking the development and publication of sca implementing regulations under cabinet decision no. 111 of 2022 for onshore vasp licensing and supervision.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

uae fatf follow-up assessment and ongoing compliance monitoring

intelligence brief reviewing the uae's ongoing fatf compliance monitoring following february 2024 grey list removal and implications for virtual asset regulation.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

uae tokenized securities market development

intelligence brief tracking institutional adoption of tokenized securities across uae jurisdictions including adgm digital securities, dfsa investment tokens, and sca securities tokenization.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

vara stablecoin consultation paper analysis

intelligence brief analyzing vara's consultation paper on stablecoin regulation addressing reserve requirements, issuer licensing, and interaction with cbuae federal oversight.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
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