Selini Capital Secures VARA Licence to Expand Crypto Trading
Selini Capital, a global digital-asset trading and investment firm, has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). The licence enables the firm to offer its complete range of broker-dealer and over-the-counter (OTC) trading services to qualified and institutional investors globally. This approval reinforces Dubai’s commitment to building a transparent, well-regulated digital-asset ecosystem that promotes innovation while ensuring investor protection.
The regulatory approval followed a rigorous evaluation process, during which Selini Capital demonstrated strong compliance, operational discipline, and risk management. As a result, the firm’s Dubai-based entity will serve as a key regional hub, connecting global liquidity with the UAE’s rapidly expanding digital-asset market. Through this milestone, Selini aims to enhance partnerships across international and regional markets while contributing to Dubai’s ambition of becoming a global leader in digital finance.
Driving Institutional-Grade Digital Trading Standards
With the VARA licence in place, Selini Capital is poised to deliver highly efficient execution and institutional-grade OTC trading solutions to its clients. The company’s advanced technology infrastructure and deep global liquidity network provide investors with streamlined access to digital-asset markets under Dubai’s secure and regulated environment.
Dubai’s digital-asset sector continues to experience strong growth. Licensed entities have collectively achieved trading volumes exceeding AED 2.5 trillion (USD 680 billion) in 2025, while assets under management have surpassed AED 9.6 billion (USD 2.6 billion). These figures reflect both the maturity of Dubai’s regulatory framework and the growing trust of institutional investors.
Empowering Dubai’s Position in Global Finance
As Dubai positions itself at the forefront of digital-asset innovation, Selini Capital’s expansion aligns with the emirate’s vision of developing a world-class digital economy. The firm’s entry supports VARA’s broader objectives of fostering compliance-driven innovation, risk-managed operations, and transparent market activity.
By combining technological excellence with a compliance-first approach, Selini Capital is set to become a key player in advancing institutional-grade crypto trading in the UAE and beyond. Ultimately, this achievement strengthens Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for digital-asset regulation, innovation, and financial inclusion.
