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Understanding Stablecoins: Types, Mechanisms, and Implications for Financial Practitioners

Knowledge
As digital assets continue to reshape the financial landscape, stablecoins have emerged as a crucial bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). For financial practitioners, understanding how stablecoins work — their classifications, risk profiles, and...

Snippet: “Why Sidechains Are Sometimes Called L2s — and Why That’s Inaccurate”

Knowledge
Historically, before rollups existed, anything that helped scale Ethereum was loosely called “Layer 2.”This included: sidechains (Polygon PoS) plasma chains state channels But over time, the definition of a true Layer 2 has become much stricter. ✔️ Modern Definition of a...

Key points of the ” Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Updated May 2025)

Compliance
Original source: VARA_EN_293_VER20250519 The Rulebook establishes a comprehensive issuance regime for Virtual Assets (VAs) across the Emirate of Dubai (excluding DIFC). It integrates prudential...

Key point of “VARA’s VA Transfer & Settlement Services Rulebook (Updated May 2025)”

Compliance
Original source: VARA_EN_347_VER20250519 1. Regulatory Context and Scope 1.1 VARA’s mandate VARA was established under Dubai VA Law No. (4) of 2022 to regulate all VA Activities...

Key point of the ” VARA’s VA Management and Investment Services Rulebook (Updated May 2025)”

Compliance
Original source: VARA_EN_317_VER2025051 1. Regulatory Context & Scope VARA—established under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2022—is the dedicated regulator for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating...

Key points of the “VARA’s Custody Services Rulebook (Updated May 2025)”

Compliance
Original Source: VARA_EN_243_VER20250519 1. Regulatory Context & Strategic Positioning VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority), created under Dubai VA Law (Law No. 4 of 2022), supervises Virtual...

Key points of the “VARA Broker-Dealer Services Rulebook (Updated May 2025)”

Compliance
Context: Dubai’s Virtual Assets Framework (VARA)Dubai has positioned itself as a globally leading regulatory hub for virtual assets, emphasising governance, market integrity, investor protection,...

Key points of the “VARA Lending & Borrowing Services Rulebook (Updated May 2025)”

Compliance
Original source: VARA_EN_279_VER20250519 1. Regulatory Context & Scope The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), established under Dubai VA Law (Law No. 4 of 2022), oversees...

Key points of the “VARA Exchange Services Rulebook (Updated May 2025)”

Compliance
Exchange Services Rulebook (19 May 2025) is issued by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai. It is written for financial practitioners, compliance officers,...

Key points of the “VARA Advisory Services Rulebook (Updated May 2025)”

Compliance
Advisory Services Rulebook is issued by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), tailored specifically for financial practitioners, compliance officers, advisory desks, and institutional...

Key points of the “VARA Market Conduct Rulebook (Updated May 2025)” – Mandatory for VASPs

Compliance
The VARA Market Conduct Rulebook establishes binding behavioral, disclosure, and governance standards for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) licensed in Dubai. These rules operate...

Key points of the “VARA Dubai Technology & Information Rulebook (Updated May 2025)” – Mandatory for VASPs

Compliance
Original source: VARA_EN_169_VER20250519 1. Regulatory Context & Applicability VARA’s Technology & Information Rulebook forms a binding component of the broader Virtual Assets and Related Activities Regulations...

Key Points of the “VARA Company Rulebook” (Updated May 2025) – Mandatory for VASPs

Compliance
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) governs the licensing and ongoing supervision of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). The Company Rulebook forms part...

Key points of the “Virtual Assets and Related Activities Regulations 2023” (Updated May 2025)

Compliance
INTRODUCTION VARA—established under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2022—is the competent regulatory body for Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) throughout Dubai,...
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