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
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