French Fintech Scores Game-Changing In-Principle License Approval from Dubai Regulator
Dubai just rolled out the red carpet for European crypto ambition. A French fintech powerhouse has cleared a critical regulatory hurdle, securing in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This isn't just a permit—it's a master key to one of the world's most lucrative financial hubs.
The Gateway to MENA Wealth
That in-principle nod is the golden ticket. It grants provisional access to Dubai's $3 trillion financial free zone, allowing the firm to legally offer a suite of digital asset services to institutional whales and retail investors alike. Think custody, trading, and advisory—all under the watchful, yet welcoming, eye of a progressive regulator.
Why Dubai? Follow the Money.
While other jurisdictions tie themselves in regulatory knots, Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has been building a clear rulebook. For a French firm, this move is a strategic end-run around Europe's slower, more fragmented MiCA implementation. It's a bet that growth in the sun-drenched MENA region will outpace that of its home turf.
The Institutional Domino Effect
Watch this space. One major licensed player legitimizes the entire corridor. Expect a surge in euro-denominated liquidity seeking Sharia-compliant yield and Asian traders looking for a neutral, well-regulated gateway. This approval isn't an isolated event—it's the first domino in capital flow redirection.
A quiet jab at the old guard? Perhaps. While traditional finance debates committee structures, the real builders are securing licenses and moving assets. This fintech's maneuver proves that in the new finance, agility and regulatory foresight trump legacy prestige every time. The race isn't to the biggest, but to the fastest and most compliant.
Vancelian offers crypto basket investing and real estate financing
Additionally, the company offers various investment products, including a crypto Basket, which is a simple investment solution that allows you to buy, in a single operation, several cryptocurrencies selected for their solidity and market dominance. Rather than manually choosing each asset, the user invests in a predefined set of cryptocurrencies grouped within one basket.
Recently, Vancelian carried out an investment round in its first real estate project in Bali, and presented a second opportunity in Dubai, leveraging blockchain and crypto assets to open up access to investments.
The company is offering co-financing in digital assets, enabling investors to participate in projects that acquire or renovate tangible assets, particularly in real estate, while earning a return.
At the time, Gaël Itier, CEO and co-founder of Vancelian, emphasised, “Our innovation is based on the possibility of investing without a minimum entry ticket in projects that were previously reserved for large investors. This is a strong promise at a time when the boundary between traditional finance and crypto-assets is blurring. This milestone marks a major step forward for Vancelian, ahead of the launch of fully tokenised offerings, paving the way for a new generation of financial products.”
Bali, a successful first testing ground, Vancelian launched its range of Exclusive Offers at the end of the third quarter, with the funding of seven luxury villas in Bali. Investors participated in the operation via a Bitcoin-backed cryptocurrency loan, offering them an average fixed return of 10% per annum, adjusted according to their status within the Privilege programme.
The offering also provides daily payment of interest, allowing immediate liquidity. Customers are free to use their earnings directly via the Vancelian Visa card or reinvest them in new opportunities.
In Dubai, Vancelian is launching its second project, the Nest-Al Barari, a prestigious villa. The aim is to combine financial innovation, secure returns, and rare luxury real estate in the heart of a sought-after destination for property investment.
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