VARA News and Updates

  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 16.06.2026
VARA orders Dubai crypto firms to strengthen AML checks
​Dubai’s crypto regulator is tightening anti-money laundering expectations for licensed virtual asset firms, pushing them to keep risk checks current as global sanctions and FATF watchlists ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 15.06.2026
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launches partial claim program for at-risk home loans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is introducing a new mortgage relief tool aimed at helping Veterans who are struggling financially remain in their homes. The program follows legislation ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 26.05.2026
Virginia Resources Authority SRF bonds affirmed at AAA with stable outlook
Virginia Resources Authority's state revolving fund revenue bonds retain the top credit rating as the program continues to show capacity to withstand severe default scenarios. The assessment ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 26.05.2026
U.S. home prices inch up in March as higher mortgage rates threaten demand
Persistently tight housing supply keeps U.S. single-family home prices slightly higher in March despite growing pressure on affordability. The modest gain comes as the war with Iran lifts Treasury ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 21.05.2026
Kraken prepares for Dubai launch after preliminary VARA approval
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has taken another step toward launching in the United Arab Emirates. Its operator, Payward, has received preliminary approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets ...