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XRP Scores a Win in Dubai: DFSA Gives Nod for Virtual Asset Integration Under its Virtual Assets Regime

Collin BrownBy 0Edited by Jeff Taylor 3. November 20232 Mins Read
  • Ripple’s XRP becomes the first virtual asset approved by Dubai’s DFSA for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
  • The approval marks a significant milestone for Ripple, emphasizing Dubai’s commitment to becoming a global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.

Following the recent updates from CNF on Standard Chartered Bank gearing up to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services in Dubai, the city’s financial landscape takes another leap forward. This pivotal development, as announced via Business Wire and reiterated in a celebratory tweet by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, has now been joined by the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) approval of Ripple’s XRP for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

These events highlight Dubai’s commitment to establishing itself as a frontrunner in the crypto-friendly jurisdiction race.

The DFSA’s approval for XRP to be integrated within the DIFC paves the way for licensed virtual asset firms to enhance their services with Ripple’s cryptocurrency. This decision marks a significant step in the progression of Dubai’s virtual asset market and follows the region’s trend of financial institutions, like Standard Chartered, embracing the digital asset sphere. It also showcases the UAE’s dedication to fostering a regulatory environment that is not only supportive of cryptocurrencies but also conducive to their growth and integration into mainstream financial services.

Ripple’s MENA Expansion Bolstered by Regulatory Clarity

Ripple’s position in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is set to strengthen following the DFSA’s endorsement. By obtaining the green light from one of Dubai’s most influential financial regulators, Ripple solidifies its presence in a region that is quickly becoming a hub for fintech and blockchain innovation. This regulatory clarity for XRP within the DIFC is a testament to Ripple’s strategic choice of Dubai for its MENA headquarters, established back in 2020 due to the emirate’s open and forward-thinking approach to financial technology.

From a personal perspective, the DFSA’s approval of XRP is a forward-thinking move that solidifies Dubai’s commitment to becoming a leading global financial center that is well-versed in the language of the future—crypto and blockchain. This development is a harbinger of a more inclusive and expansive financial future.

Read also: Ripple and XRP Go Big with Massive Expansion in the Billion-Dollar Dubai and MENA Markets, No Matter What the SEC and Gary Gensler Think

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