Dubai grants regulatory approval for Blockchain.com office: Report
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority of Dubai has previously given approval for Crypto.com, OKX and FTX subsidiaries to offer crypto-related services in the emirate. Blockchain wallet and cryptocurrency exchange platform Blockchain.com has reportedly secured regulatory approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, or VARA.According to a Friday report from Reuters, VARA signed an agreement which will allow Blockchain.com to open an office in Dubai. The crypto firm currently operates several offices in North America, Europe, South America, and Singapore.Great work by the team....
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