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Capital.com Plans UAE Spot Crypto Trading After Capital Vault Gets CMA License
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Capital Vault UAE has obtained a virtual-asset license from the UAE's Capital Markets Authority, allowing dealing, custody, and execution of crypto assets. Capital.com plans to leverage this license to offer spot cryptocurrency trading services to clients in the UAE through its app.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 1 source has reported it.
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You gain a new path to offer spot crypto trading in the UAE as Capital.com’s license signals growing regulatory clarity. This opens access to a regulated client base but raises the bar on compliance from day one.
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