Regulator warning

Dubai regulator warns about KuCoin

Dubai's VARA tells KuCoin's entities to stop unlicensed virtual asset activity in Dubai.

Primary source: VARA (Dubai), VARA: investor and marketplace alert on entities advertising as KuCoin (5 Mar 2026)

By CryptoRestrictions Research DeskReviewed by CryptoRestrictions Editorial ReviewUnited Arab EmiratesLimited

Dubai’s VARA issued an alert on four entities advertising as KuCoin, saying they may be serving Dubai residents without approval and misrepresenting their licensing status, and told them to cease all unlicensed activity.

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The UAE is limited for KuCoin at high confidence.

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KuCoinUnited Arab EmiratesLimited

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