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Virtual Assets

1 update · Updated 2026-07-10

UAE virtual-assets updates — VARA (Dubai), SCA (federal), DFSA and FSRA frameworks for crypto, NFTs, stablecoins, custody, VA service providers, fund tokenisation and travel-rule compliance.

23 Jun 2026 Dubai

VARA Tightens VASP AML/CFT: 2026 Travel Rule Circular and BRA Guidance

Dubai's VARA has hardened VASP obligations: the 24 Feb 2026 Travel Rule Circular, the June 2026 AML/CFT Business Risk Assessment Guidance and the UAE PF NRA 2026.

VARA — Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Dubai)