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Dubai's VARA grants Animoca Brands VASP license and advances institutional Web3 services

On February 5, 2026, Animoca Brands received a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, enabling it to offer broker-dealer and asset management services to institutional and qualified investors across the emirate, excluding the DIFC. The company is also collaborating with Rootstock Labs on Bitcoin-native treasury tools for Japanese corporations, while Dubai continues to strengthen its role as an international crypto hub through transparent regulations and support for firms such as Amber Premium.