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Brie Carter

GrafaTV Presenter & Finance Editor

TV presenter and finance editor at Grafa, with a Master’s in Commerce from UWA and diverse industry experience in finance, insurance, and media.

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Dubai’s licensing surge is reshaping the global crypto race

  • Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has approved its 50th crypto licence, highlighting continued growth in the emirate’s regulated digital asset sector.
  • The milestone strengthens Dubai’s position alongside other regulated crypto hubs as exchanges, custodians and blockchain firms expand under licensing frameworks.
  • Competition between global regulators and changing compliance requirements remain the main challenge for firms seeking cross-border crypto operations.
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