VARA News and Updates
Payward wins Dubai approval for UAE dirham crypto trading rollout
Kraken parent Payward is moving closer to a full local launch in the United Arab Emirates after securing final regulatory clearance in Dubai. The approval lets its local unit offer UAE ...
U.S. regulators open path for tokenized stock trading as policy debate lags
Blockchain-based trading of U.S. equities is moving from a theoretical market-structure question toward a regulated test phase after the Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a temporary ...
Underdog seeks to block Connecticut crackdown on sports event contracts
Connecticut's widening push against sports-related prediction markets is drawing a new legal challenge from Underdog, which is asking a federal court to stop the state from treating its event ...
U.S. first-quarter GDP growth revised higher as consumer spending weakens
A stronger upward revision to U.S. first-quarter economic growth points to firmer overall activity at the start of the year, even as household demand loses momentum. The updated figures show ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
