Dubai’s Crypto Expansion: VARA Grants Operational License to Japan’s Nomura Subsidiary

“Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) expands crypto services throughout the United Arab Emirates by granting an operational license to Laser Digital, the crypto branch of the Japanese financial giant Nomura. This approval empowers Laser Digital to offer diverse crypto services, including broker-dealer services and investment management. This aligns with Dubai’s strategic positioning as a regional cryptocurrency hub.”