May 21, 2026

CFC MENA is proud to have supported Kraken in securing In-Principle Approval for multiple licensed activities from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA].
This is a landmark moment, both for Kraken's continued global expansion and for the UAE's position as the world's leading jurisdiction for regulated digital asset activity.
Working closely with Kraken's exceptional global team, CFC MENA navigated the full licensing process - translating a sophisticated, multi-product international business into a structure precisely aligned with VARA's regulatory framework and supervisory expectations.
We are honoured to have played a role in this milestone, and look forward to continuing to support Kraken as they build and scale their UAE presence.

CFC MENA is delighted to participate in COMEX: Global Technology Show 2025 in Muscat, held by the Central Bank of Oman.
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VARA have published new Guidance on its Virtual Asset Issuance Rulebook. Read for more details.

CFC extends its warmest congratulations to Bitpanda for securing a Full Virtual Asset Custody Services License!

CFC is proud to host a delegation of regulators from Nigeria's financial authorities for exclusive sessions on regulatory framework development.

CFC is proud to take part in Bahrain FinTech Forward, hosted in collaboration with Ripple & Bahrain Fintech Bay.

Flipster Secures VARA In-Principle Approval

CFC extends its warmest congratulations to LTP on securing In-Principle License Approval from VARA.
CFC MENA - your trusted partner for market entry & regulatory enablement.