Crypto & Virtual Assets Legal Services in Dubai & UAE

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Overview

Dubai is fast becoming a global hub for cryptocurrency and virtual asset regulation, with the establishment of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and supporting frameworks under the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), DFSA (DIFC), FSRA (ADGM), and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).

At CRYPTOVERSE Legal, we provide specialised crypto and virtual asset legal services in Dubai & UAE, helping businesses launch, license, and operate compliantly in one of the world’s most forward-thinking jurisdictions for digital assets.

Our Crypto & Virtual Assets Legal Services in Dubai & UAE

VASP Licensing & Registration

  • VARA licensing for exchanges, custodians, broker-dealers, investment & management, transfer & settlement, and lending & borrowing services.
  • SCA authorisation for crypto-related activities at the federal level.
  • DFSA frameworks for investment tokens activities in DIFC free zone.
  • FSRA regulations for digital asset operations in ADGM free zone.
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Regulatory Advisory & Compliance

  • AML/CTF frameworks aligned with UAE Federal Law No. 20 of 2018.
  • Governance, technology, and custody compliance under VARA, SCA, DFSA, FSRA, & CBUAE rulebooks.
  • Ongoing supervision, audits, and regulator engagement.

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Token Issuance & Structuring

  • Legal opinions on token classification (utility, payment, stablecoin, investment token).
  • Whitepaper drafting & approval under VARA, DFSA, FSRA, CBUAE and SCA.
  • Real-world asset tokenization (real estate, funds, commodities).

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AML/CTF & Risk Management

  • Travel Rule compliance & integration.
  • Suspicious transaction reporting frameworks.
  • On-chain monitoring (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs).
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Corporate & Cross-Border Structuring

  • Incorporation in UAE free zones (DIFC, ADGM, DWTC, RAKDAO, DMCC) and mainland.
  • Multi-entity group structuring for token issuance, operations, and IP.
  • Expansion strategies from Dubai or Abu Dhabi HQ into global markets.

Why Dubai & UAE for Crypto & Virtual Assets?

  • VARA (Dubai): World’s first regulator dedicated exclusively to virtual assets.
  • DIFC (DFSA): Focused regime for investment tokens and institutional crypto services.
  • ADGM (FSRA): Comprehensive crypto asset framework with global recognition.
  • SCA (Federal): Oversees broader crypto-related activities across the UAE.
  • CBUAE (Federal): Supervises stablecoin/payment token issuance and financial institutions.

Dubai’s regulatory ecosystem offers multiple pathways for crypto firms depending on activity, scale, and risk appetite.

Key Deliverables

Clients engaging CRYPTOVERSE Legal for crypto & virtual asset services in Dubai receive:

  • Regulator-ready licensing packs (RBPs, compliance manuals, governance docs).
  • Token classification memos and legal opinions.
  • AML/CTF manuals & Travel Rule compliance frameworks.
  • Entity incorporation and group structuring advice.
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring and regulatory updates.

Why work with us?

Dubai Specialists

Deep knowledge of the UAE’s five-regulator landscape.

Global Perspective

We align UAE licensing with MiCA, MAS, SFC, and other frameworks.

Crypto-Native

Lawyers who understand Web3, tokenization, and DeFi.

End-to-End Support

From setup and licensing to compliance and cross-border growth.

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