
Dubai Nod Puts Revolut UAE Crypto License on the Clock
Revolut’s Dubai crypto push cleared a preliminary VARA hurdle, but its UAE launch still depends on final approval.
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Revolut’s Dubai crypto push cleared a preliminary VARA hurdle, but its UAE launch still depends on final approval.

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