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Dubai just leveled up its digital asset game—ARP Digital, a leader in institutional digital asset services, has snagged a broker-dealer license from VARA, unlocking regulated access to convert crypto and stablecoins into UAE dirhams. Already licensed in Bahrain with over $3.5 billion in transactions, this move bolsters Dubai’s ambition to become the region’s top regulated hub for virtual assets. With VARA issuing 50 licenses this year alone, the city is building serious infrastructure—and companies like Flowdesk (backed by Coinbase Ventures and BlackRock) are joining the charge. This isn’t just about crypto—it’s about creating secure, institutional-grade pathways for global players to tap into the UAE’s evolving digital economy.

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