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Revolut receives in-principle approval for crypto services from UAE authorities
Revolut has received in-principle approval to provide cryptocurrency-related services in the United Arab Emirates. Cointelegraph reported that Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approved Revolut in principle to offer broker-dealer, investment management and exchange services. Revolut said the approval builds on earlier authorisation for payment activities from the UAE central bank and provides a basis to expand its local crypto business. It plans to enable UAE users to buy, sell and hold digital assets through its app and the Revolut X exchange.
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Kraken clears Dubai regulatory hurdle, UAE market entry in sight
Crypto exchange Kraken\'s parent Payward has received preliminary approval from Dubai\'s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Cointelegraph reported that Payward secured preliminary approval for broker-dealer, investment and management licences and announced plans to expand in Dubai. A formal launch date has not been set. Once services begin, it plans to support UAE dirham transfers, margin trading and over-the-counter trading, and to offer Kraken Prime to institutional clients.
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UAE investors buy AI on dips, keep crypto exposure despite Middle East conflict
UAE investors have selectively bought AI and technology stocks despite rising tensions in the Middle East, showing a clear trend of rebalancing portfolios while keeping conviction in long-term growth themes. Data released by eToro showed higher allocations to software and AI infrastructure names that fell sharply in the first quarter. Crypto-related exposure also remained intact, while regulators and companies maintained operations even as security concerns and short-term risks persisted.
