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Payward gains VARA nod in Dubai, sets stage for Kraken UAE expansion with AED funding amid IPO consideration

May 21, 202612:25 PMNewsroom AI

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has received authorization from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), a regulatory step enabling the exchange to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates [1] [2].

Kraken says the approval opens the way for UAE growth, and media reports state the expansion will be supported by AED-denominated funding; coverage also notes the development comes amid reports that the group is considering an initial public offering [3] [1] [4].

The VARA authorization represents a regulatory milestone for Payward and positions Kraken to develop regional operations in Dubai, with reported funding plans and broader corporate moves noted alongside the approval [1] [3] [4].

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