Dubai Approves Real-World Asset Tokenization for Secondary Markets
Dubai’s VIRTUAL Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has enacted a landmark update to its regulatory framework, explicitly permitting the issuance and secondary market trading of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The Version 2.0 rulebook, released May 19, establishes legal clarity for asset tokenization while imposing stricter controls on margin trading and collateral management.
The MOVE signals Dubai’s ambition to become a hub for institutional-grade digital asset innovation. Market participants must achieve compliance by June 19, creating immediate operational implications for exchanges and issuers operating in the emirate.