Crypto.com Cleared for Derivatives Trading in Dubai: Eyes Major Expansion

Crypto.com expands its UAE presence with derivatives approval from Dubai’s VARA. Dubai’s crypto-friendly regulations attract firms like Crypto.com to launch services. Institutional investors gain access to Crypto.com’s futures and perpetual swaps. Crypto.com has obtained a limited regulatory license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing it to offer derivatives, including futures and perpetual swap contracts, in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This expands the company’s presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and supports its ambitious global expansion strategy. Crypto.com’s Strategic Dubai Expansion Crypto.com has been actively broadening its footprint in Dubai since acquiring its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in November 2023. The new license builds on its existing regulatory status, enabling the platform to introduce sophisticated financial products. Initially, these offerings will be available to institutional investors, with access for qualified retail investors expected to follow. Related: Ripple Earns DFSA License to Expand Crypto Payment Solutions in UAE Dubai has em… The post Crypto.com Cleared for Derivatives Trading in Dubai: Eyes Major Expansion appeared first on Coin Edition .