United Arab Emirates jurisdiction
Overview
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a sovereign country located in the Middle East, consisting of seven emirates. It operates as a federation with a federal supreme council as the highest authority. The UAE has established itself as a regional hub for finance, trade, and tourism, and it maintains a common law/ civil law hybrid legal system with specific free trade zones that have their own regulations. The UAE regulates virtual assets through several bodies: Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) licenses virtual-asset service providers in onshore Dubai, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) oversees the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the federal Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Central Bank of the UAE set nationwide rules.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, United Arab Emirates connects to 10 tracked entities, most strongly to Deribit, BitOasis, Central Bank of the UAE.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 10 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
hosts | Deribit | 85% |
hosts | BitOasis | 85% |
hosts | Central Bank of the UAE | 85% |
hosts | Phoenix Group | 85% |
hosts | DWF Labs | 85% |
hosts | M2 Exchange | 85% |
hosts | MGX | 85% |
hosts | Central Bank of the UAE | 85% |
hosts | Green Acorn Investments | 85% |
hosts | Sca Uae | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What type of legal system does the United Arab Emirates have?
The UAE maintains a common law/civil law hybrid legal system, with specific free trade zones that have their own regulations.
Which crypto companies are headquartered in the United Arab Emirates?
Crypto companies headquartered in the UAE include BitOasis, Deribit, DWF Labs, M2 Exchange, MGX, and Phoenix Group.
What is the highest authority in the United Arab Emirates?
The UAE operates as a federation with a federal supreme council as the highest authority.