Regulatory updates
New rules, circulars, consultations and notices from UAE regulators, each summarised with who is affected and what to do. Collected by Arakan Lexara from the regulators' own websites.
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This section of the Virtual Asset Issuance Rulebook has been amended to specify the license requirements for Category 1 virtual asset issuance. Firms must adhere to these updated requirements to maintain compliance.
The Virtual Asset Issuance Rulebook has been updated to provide new guidelines and requirements for the issuance of virtual assets. This amendment is crucial for firms involved in virtual asset issuance as it outlines the necessary compliance measures.
The whitepaper requirements for virtual asset issuance have been updated, detailing the necessary disclosures and information that must be included. This is vital for firms preparing to issue virtual assets to ensure transparency and compliance.
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Past weekly briefingsVARA has issued guidance following a review of Proof of Reserve Assets reports submitted in 2025. This guidance clarifies the minimum regulatory expectations for independent audits of Reserve Assets, promoting a consistent and detailed approach to assessing and verifying client Virtual Asset safeguarding arrangements.