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Scaling digital asset businesses in the UAE: A balanced guide to ADGM, DIFC, and VARA

A Fendi brand advertising board is seen in front of The Museum of the Future in financial district of Sheikh Zayed Road on September 3, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Each of these jurisdictions offers distinct strengths—and limitations—depending on your firm’s activities, products, and client base.

As digital asset firms seek more established regulatory environments, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to position itself as a global hub for blockchain, tokenisation, and institutional Web3 innovation. This means it’s worth understanding what the right entry point is to start and develop digital business operations.

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