BitGo is pleased to announce that BitGo Custody MENA FZE (BitGo MENA) has received a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) operating license to provide Virtual Asset Custody Services and Staking, from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). BitGo Custody MENA FZE now offers secure regulated custody and staking services to institutional and qualified investors across the region.
This milestone follows our in-principle approval earlier this year and reinforces BitGo’s long-term commitment to building regulated, localized infrastructure for the digital asset economy.
Meeting MENA’s Growing Demand for Regulated Infrastructure
The UAE has quickly established itself as a global hub for digital assets, driven by forward-looking regulation and strong institutional interest. However, market participants still face critical gaps—namely the need for secure, compliant, and locally rooted solutions they can trust.
BitGo MENA is able to fill those gaps by providing investors in the region with access to industry-leading regulated custody and staking, directly from cold storage. With secure multi-signature and MPC technology, robust insurance coverage up to $250M, and seamless one-click staking, BitGo MENA is uniquely designed to offer investors unparalleled protection and operational efficiency.
Locally Operated, Globally Trusted
BitGo MENA is a reflection of BitGo’s broader international strategy to provide clients with the infrastructure and confidence required to successfully scale their businesses. This local-first model ensures institutions benefit from regulatory independence while maintaining compliance with applicable international legal frameworks and global standards for security.
BitGo MENA’s approval by Dubai’s VARA is just the beginning. As part of this expansion, BitGo is continuing to enhance its platform, enabling MENA-based institutions to access a broader suite of services.
Contact us to learn how BitGo MENA can help you grow your digital asset strategy in the UAE.
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