VARA – Virtual Assets Regulations in the UAE: Practical Analysis of Laws, Licensing, and Enforcement

Описание: Dubai VARA regulation sets a new standard for digital asset oversight. This video explains how VARA controls crypto activities through economic substance, strict compliance, and real-time monitoring.

SOURCE: Faccia, A. (2026), VARA – Virtual Assets Regulations in the UAE: Practical Analysis of Laws, Licensing, and Enforcement Mechanisms.
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This video breaks down the architecture of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and its unique regulatory model. Traditional financial classifications fail with decentralised assets, so Dubai built a dedicated framework under Law No. 4 of 2022.

The explanation focuses on how VARA regulates economic activity rather than token structure, allowing long-term regulatory stability. Key elements include the “Byway of Business Test”, continuous compliance obligations, modular licensing, and strict AML alignment with FATF standards. The video also explains why privacy coins are prohibited and how firms must maintain full transaction traceability.

The result is a high-barrier system designed to attract institutional capital while preventing regulatory arbitrage and financial crime.

• Why Traditional Regulation Fails for Digital Assets
• VARA Structure and Legal Framework
• Economic Substance and the Byway Test
• Licensing Matrix and Compliance Requirements
• AML Rules, Surveillance, and Enforcement

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