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Licensing Application
Licensing Application tracks the formal submission of regulatory licensing requests by Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). This is the first step in a multi-stage process that can lead to full operational approval. In the GCC, this includes applications to VARA, ADGM, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, reflecting the growing demand to operate within regulated frameworks.
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