Dubai Grants First Crypto Options Trading License to Laser Digital

🎰 Dubai's Crypto Plot Twist

By DIN
Aug 14, 2025, 3:35 PM
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Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted its first crypto options trading license to Laser Digital, a subsidiary of Nomura.​ This marks a significant milestone in the UAE's crypto regulatory framework.​

  • License issued under VARA's pilot program
  • Enables regulated institutional crypto trading
  • First of its kind in Dubai's financial sector

This development positions Dubai as a growing hub for regulated digital asset trading, particularly for institutional investors.​ The move aligns with UAE's broader strategy to embrace digital asset innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight.​

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