GAP 3 Partners Secures VARA License, Pioneers Regulated Virtual Asset Advisory in Dubai

GAP 3 Partners (G3), a Dubai-based institutional VIRTUAL asset advisory firm, has become the first entity to receive an operational license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This milestone enables G3 to offer regulated advisory services to institutional clients, including sovereign funds, corporates, and family offices, seeking strategic entry into digital assets.

Founded by industry veterans Robin Janaway, Chris Donovan, and Adib Tohme, G3 combines DEEP expertise in digital asset markets, tokenomics, and institutional finance. The firm aims to bridge traditional capital with Web3 infrastructure, leveraging Dubai's regulatory clarity and global positioning.

The license marks a significant step in the maturation of the UAE's virtual asset ecosystem, providing institutional stakeholders with a compliant framework for digital asset adoption.