What do VARA applicants need to know about the Dubai crypto regulations? episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 15 MIN

What do VARA applicants need to know about the Dubai crypto regulations?

from The Future of Money

My interview with Sean McHugh, Head of Market Assurance at VARA.  - VARA has grown from 14 to 36 licensed firms in just over a year - Biggest applicant mistakes: unclear business plans and shifting models - How VARA uses AI and blockchain analytics to supervise licensees - Four regulatory priorities: customer protection, AML/KYC, financial soundness, cybersecurity - Path toward global harmonisation and passporting of crypto regulation - The importance of marketing rules and enforcement in Dubai's ecosystem - Sean's personal reflections on moving from Wall Street to regulation Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3K9qM8W 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 19, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

What do VARA applicants need to know about the Dubai crypto regulations?

0:00 15:12

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Future of Money?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this The Future of Money episode published?

This episode was published on September 19, 2025.

Can I download this The Future of Money episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!