Topic: #regulatory
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Kraken Secures VARA License for Regulated Dubai Operations
Kraken's parent company Payward received preliminary broker-dealer authorization from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, enabling the exchange to offer spot and margin trading, staking, and OTC services to UAE retail and professional investors.
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South Carolina bans CBDCs, protects Bitcoin miners and crypto self-custody
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Bill 163, banning state use of central bank digital currencies while protecting individuals and businesses from restrictions on digital assets, mining operations, and self-hosted wallets.