Crypto Licensing
Hong Kong's VATP Licensing: Asia's Most Ambitious Crypto Hub Strategy
Hong Kong's mandatory licensing regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms — introduced in June 2023 — is the centrepiece of its strategy to become Asia's premier institutional digital asset hub, competing directly with Singapore and Dubai.
VARA: Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority and Its Global Significance
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, established 2022, created the world's first dedicated virtual asset regulator. Its licensing framework attracted dozens of global crypto firms — and set a template for emerging market regulatory design.