Bybit Secures Full UAE Approval to Operate Crypto Services
Bybit , one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has received full regulatory approval from the United Arab Emirates’ Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) . The new licence authorises the company to provide a comprehensive range of virtual asset services across the country, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across the Middle East and reaffirming the UAE’s growing status as a global hub for regulated digital finance. Full Licence Extends Bybit’s Nationwide Capabilities The SCA’s Virtual Asset Platform Operator Licence allows Bybit to operate as a fully regulated provider of trading, brokerage, custody, and fiat conversion services for both retail and institutional clients within the UAE. This development follows an earlier in-principle approval granted in February 2025 and builds upon a provisional non-operational licence issued by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Unlike the VARA licence, which was limited to Dub...