Securitize Signs MoU with Dubai’s VARA to Advance Regulated Tokenization

Securitize and Dubai's VARA sign an MoU to advance regulated tokenization and digital asset infrastructure growth.

• Securitize and Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have signed an MoU to advance regulated tokenization and digital asset infrastructure.
• The partnership aims to leverage Securitize's global expertise to support Dubai's ambition of becoming a leading jurisdiction for tokenized financial markets.
• Key focus areas include ecosystem growth, talent attraction, market education, and fostering institutional participation within Dubai's regulatory framework.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Emerging hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #securitize #dubaivara #memorandumofunderstanding #regulatedtokenization #digitalassetinfrastructure #virtualassetsregulatoryauthority #onchaincapitalmarkets #institutionalparticipation

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Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchanges It Says Laundered Millions for Iran

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two crypto exchanges it says laundered millions of dollars for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, naming a Georgia- and UAE-based operator and an Iran-based platform.

• The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two crypto exchanges, Shelbit Exchange and Aban Tether, for allegedly laundering millions of dollars for Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
• The sanctions are part of the 'Economic Fury' campaign, targeting both crypto and traditional shadow banking networks used by Iran.
• The action includes freezing U.S.-touching assets and offers rewards for information disrupting the IRGC's financial mechanisms.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Blockchain usage, Emerging hubs, Enforcement actions litigation, Non evm chains

Tags: #treasurysanctions #cryptoexchanges #iranrevolutionaryguard #moneylaundering #economicfury #siavashkayvanpour #shelbitexchange #sdnlist #virtualassetsregulatoryauthority #abantether

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