Les EAU lancent de nouvelles licences pour les VASP

• Les Émirats arabes unis ont connu un boom des actifs numériques au cours des derniers mois.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is fast becoming a hub for digital assets, and regulators in the country are taking steps to advance this growth. The UAE’s financial regulatory body has déclaré qu'il commencera à accepter les demandes de licence des entreprises cherchant à offrir des services d'actifs virtuels dans la région.

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) requires all virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the UAE to submit an application and get a license from the regulator. This is however with the exception of those authorized in the nation’s financial free zones.

However, Dubai-based digital asset companies will be required to comply with the region’s financial regulator, the Virtual Asset Services Authority (VARA). These businesses must also submit an application to VARA and get a license.

The SCA formally declared on February 1 that it is taking on the tasks of regulating and overseeing the virtual asset industry. The goal of the decision, according to the SCA, is to “ensure the protection of investors’ funds in virtual assets from illegal practices.”

The SCA further stated that any transactions involving virtual assets for investment purposes, including those taking place in the nation’s non-financial free zones, are covered by the resolution. The regulator did, however, set some limitations. It said about the limitations:

Ses dispositions ne s'appliquent pas aux actifs virtuels utilisés à des fins de paiement, car ils relèvent de la compétence de la Banque centrale. Elles ne s'appliquent pas non plus aux zones franches financières.

The UAE’s strong strategy for regulating virtual assets is a reflection of its dedication to ensuring a safe and progressive financial ecosystem. Authorities in the country are keen on ensuring that digital asset providers stay diligent in their compliance efforts to avoid legal consequences and maintain their competitive edge in this marché en évolution rapide.

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