Dubai Regulator Partners with Securitize on Tokenized Markets

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Securitize signed a memorandum of understanding on September 3 to support regulated tokenized markets in Dubai. The agreement aims to create a framework for cooperation between VARA and Securitize, allowing licensed market participants to access Securitize's experience with institutional tokenization while maintaining standards for market integrity and investor protection under Dubai's framework.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) sets out the areas of cooperation, including knowledge sharing, ecosystem development, and regulatory engagement. VARA CEO Matthew White said that regulatory frameworks and market infrastructure are needed to give institutions confidence to adopt new technology. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo similarly emphasized the importance of regulator-industry cooperation in advancing tokenization.

Securitize operates tokenized-asset infrastructure and became a New York Stock Exchange-listed company earlier this year. The company manages approximately $5 billion in assets under management as of August 2026.