Bybit UAE Approval grants full licensing from the Securities and Commodities Authority, expanding regulated crypto trading across the UAE.
Author: Akshat Thakur
October 10, 2025 — The Bybit UAE Approval marks a major regulatory milestone as cryptocurrency exchange Bybit secures a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates.
Bybit’s approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority completes an extensive review process that began earlier this year. The exchange can now offer its full suite of crypto trading and investment services to UAE-based users, similar to its operations in Austria and India.
CEO Ben Zhou called the decision “a milestone for trust through compliance,” emphasizing that the UAE has set a global standard for clear digital-asset regulation. The Bybit UAE Approval marks a major achievement for the exchange’s global strategy, positioning it to compete more effectively in the Middle East’s expanding regulated market.
Crypto firms operating in the UAE typically coordinate between VARA (Dubai) and the federal SCA. The two regulators announced a strategic partnership in August to create “licensing reciprocity,” ensuring that approvals granted by one authority can be recognized by the other.
Bybit’s earlier non-operational VARA license helped it meet federal conditions for full authorization under the SCA’s framework, establishing a precedent for multi-layer compliance in the region.
The UAE’s supportive stance has drawn major global exchanges like Binance, OKX, and BitGo to establish regional bases in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This momentum has transformed the Emirates into one of the world’s top three regulated crypto centers, alongside Hong Kong and Singapore.
While Bybit suffered a $1.4 billion hack in February 2025 by the Lazarus Group, the company reinforced its security infrastructure and continued pursuing regulatory recognition. Its UAE approval demonstrates a restored confidence among regulators and users alike.
The Bybit UAE Approval aligns with the UAE’s broader vision of becoming a transparent, innovation-driven financial hub. With progressive licensing under both VARA and the SCA, the region continues to attract global crypto firms seeking operational clarity and investor protection.
Analysts expect further integration of crypto into mainstream finance as local frameworks mature.
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