February 24, 2026
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TOKENIZATION COMPLIANCE
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Global RWA Tokenized: $18.9B ▲ +142%| MiCA Status: Live ▲ Dec 2024| VARA Licensed Platforms: 80+ ▲ +12| SEC Actions YTD: 14 ▲ +3| Tokenized Bonds Issued: $10.2B ▲ +68%| BlackRock BUIDL: $531M ▲ Mar 2024| STO Volume YTD: $3.8B ▲ +44%| Active Jurisdictions: 20+ ▲ +4| Global RWA Tokenized: $18.9B ▲ +142%| MiCA Status: Live ▲ Dec 2024| VARA Licensed Platforms: 80+ ▲ +12| SEC Actions YTD: 14 ▲ +3| Tokenized Bonds Issued: $10.2B ▲ +68%| BlackRock BUIDL: $531M ▲ Mar 2024| STO Volume YTD: $3.8B ▲ +44%| Active Jurisdictions: 20+ ▲ +4|

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Lens 1 · Sectors

Dubai Real Estate Tokenization: VARA and RERA Compliance

Full compliance guide for tokenizing Dubai real estate under VARA's VASP licensing framework and RERA's fractional ownership regulations, including freehold zones.

Donovan Vanderbilt · February 24, 2026 · 8 min read
Lens 3 · Licensing Premium

How to Get a VARA License in Dubai: The Complete 2026 Guide

Complete guide to obtaining a VARA virtual asset license in Dubai. Capital requirements, activity categories, fees, timelines, and step-by-step application process for 2026.

Donovan Vanderbilt · February 24, 2026 · 14 min read
Lens 2 · Jurisdictions

UAE Tokenization Regulation: VARA, ADGM, and DFSA Frameworks

Complete guide to UAE tokenization compliance — VARA (Dubai Law No. 4/2022), ADGM FSRA, DFSA frameworks, VASP licensing categories, and capital requirements for digital asset businesses.

Donovan Vanderbilt · February 24, 2026 · 12 min read
Lens 7 · Encyclopedia

VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority)

VARA is Dubai's dedicated virtual asset regulator, established 2022, overseeing licensing, conduct, and AML compliance for all virtual asset activities in Dubai.

Donovan Vanderbilt · February 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Lens 4 · Regulators

VARA Dubai: The World's First Standalone Virtual Asset Regulator

VARA was established under Dubai Law No.4 of 2022, regulates 7 VA activity categories through 8 rulebooks, has issued 20+ full licenses and 40+ provisional approvals, with capital requirements of AED 700K–2M.

Donovan Vanderbilt · February 24, 2026 · 8 min read
Lens 2 · Benchmarks

VARA vs ADGM vs DFSA: Choosing Your UAE Tokenization Regulator

Comprehensive comparison of the three UAE digital asset regulatory bodies—VARA (Dubai mainland), ADGM/FSRA (Abu Dhabi), and DFSA/DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)—for tokenization platform selection.

Donovan Vanderbilt · February 24, 2026 · 12 min read
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Jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction licensing requirements for tokenization platforms. Capital, fees, timelines, and application strategy for 15 regulators.
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Profiles of the leading tokenization platforms, custody infrastructure providers, and DLT networks reshaping institutional capital markets.
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