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Animoca Brands Secures Dubai VARA License: A Major Regulatory Milestone for Web3 and Gaming
16.02.2026 14:48
Blockchain gaming and metaverse leader Animoca Brands has achieved a significant regulatory breakthrough by obtaining a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This license authorizes Animoca Brands to provide virtual asset services, including broker-dealer and investment services, for its growing portfolio of Web3 projects within the Dubai ecosystem.
The VARA license is a pivotal step for Animoca Brands, granting it operational approval to legally scale its services in a major global financial hub. This development not only enhances the company's compliance and credibility but also strengthens Dubai's position as a forward-thinking regulator in the digital assets space. The move is expected to accelerate the adoption of Web3 gaming and metaverse applications, providing a regulated framework for innovation and investment in the region.
This regulatory green light marks a crucial advancement for Animoca Brands' global expansion strategy, signaling robust growth potential for its ecosystem and associated assets in a compliant manner.