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קבוצת ,Huobi אחת מספקיות השירותים הפיננסיים המובילות בעולם המתמחה במטבעות קריפטוגרפיים ומוצרים נלווים, הודיעה היום כי קיבלה אישור MVP זמני על ידי הרשות הרגולטורית לנכסים וירטואליים בדובאי (VARA) ב-15 ביולי 2022, בעודה מבצעת את תהליך הגשת הבקשה לרישיון, בהתאם לדרישות ה- .VARA הרישיון יאפשר ל- Huobi Investment FZE הישות של Huobi שבסיסה באיחוד האמירויות, להציע חבילה מלאה של מוצרים ושירותים להחלפת נכסים וירטואליים, במסגרת הפרמטרים שנקבעו על ידי המודל המיוחד “test-adapt-scale” של VARA .
Huobi Group Granted MVP Provisional Approval from Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Commits to setting up regional headquarters in the Emirate
Dubai, UAE | July 22, 2022, News Direct:
Huobi Group (“Huobi”), one of the world’s leading financial services providers specializing in cryptocurrencies and related products, today announced that it has been granted MVP provisional approval by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on July 15, 2022, while it undertakes the process of applying for a license, in accordance with VARA requirements. The license will enable Huobi Investment FZE, Huobi’s UAE-based entity, to offer a full suite of virtual asset exchange products and services, within the parameters set by’.specialized test-adapt-scale” model
Huobi believes that Dubai is rapidly evolving into a global hub for the virtual asset industry, particularly for professional investors. Initially, the company will target professional investors, and offer spot and Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading services to a limited subset of pre-qualified investors and professional financial service providers. Over time, Huobi may expand its reach to retail investors in the region
With the awarding of this provisional approval, Huobi is committed to establishing a regional headquarters in Dubai and to expand its workforce there.
“The Dubai Government is committed to turning the Emirate into a global hub for the future digital economy, and being at the forefront of financial innovation. Huobi is optimistic about the city’s potential and the future opportunities it offers,” said Huobi Group CFO Lily Zhang. “We look forward to working with VARA and other local authorities to further invest in Dubai and foster growth of the virtual asset industry there”
Huobi considers compliance with local regulations to be one of the cornerstones of its global business. As one of the earliest cryptocurrency exchanges to offer cryptocurrency trading services worldwide, Huobi has been working towards compliant growth since 2017. As of today, Huobi Group has obtained licenses for various cryptocurrency-related services in a number of different countries and regions, including South Korea, Japan, Gibraltar, and others
About Huobi Group
Founded in 2013, Huobi Group is one of the world'™s leading financial services providers specializing in cryptocurrency and its related products, with tens of millions of users across five continents and 160 different countries and regions. We are dedicated to empowering financial freedom and creating new global wealth, having led the cryptocurrency industry in spot, derivatives, and Bitcoin transactions for many years. Our infrastructure, operations and offerings are built on processes and standards that prioritize user safety and industry compliance, backed by strong global customer support underpinned by local expertise. It offers a unique trading environment that is truly customer-first, safe and sustainable for all users, enabling their long-term success.
For more information, visit www.huobi.com
About VARA
Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA] is the world's first specialised regulator for the Virtual Assets sector. Established in March 2022, following the effect of Law No.4 of 2022, VARA is responsible by decree for licensing and regulating the Virtual Asset sector in the Emirate of Dubai and its free zone territories [excluding DIFC], and oversees all licensing requirements and applications for authorisation of Virtual Asset activities under UAE law. VARA plays a central role in creating Dubai's advanced legal framework to protect investors and establish international standards for Virtual Asset industry governance, while supporting the vision for a borderless
