DKK Digital secures VARA advisory license in Dubai

The approval allows DKK Digital to formally offer advisory services related to virtual assets, expanding its role beyond execution-based activities. The license builds on the company’s existing VARA authorization to operate as a broker-dealer, strengthening its position as a regulated provider serving professional and institutional clients in the emirate.

The addition of advisory services reflects how Dubai’s digital asset framework has continued to mature. Rather than limiting firms to trading or brokerage functions, the regulatory model increasingly supports a broader range of activities that resemble those found in traditional financial markets. Advisory permissions, in particular, are typically associated with higher regulatory expectations, as they involve providing structured guidance rather than simply executing transactions.

With the new license in place, DKK Digital can now support clients seeking informed, compliant entry into virtual asset markets. This includes helping organizations better understand how digital assets fit into their broader financial strategies, while operating within the boundaries set by local regulators.

Khalid Talukder, co-founder and chief executive of DKK Digital, described the approval as an important milestone for the company’s expansion. “This is a major step in our growth journey,” he said. “The advisory license enables us to deepen our support for institutional and corporate clients while reaffirming our commitment to the highest regulatory standards in the UAE and globally.”

Dubai’s approach to regulating virtual assets has played a central role in attracting firms like DKK Digital. By establishing VARA as a dedicated regulator, the emirate created a framework that offers clarity for companies while maintaining oversight over a rapidly developing sector. Over time, this structure has enabled licensed firms to expand their services in stages, aligning growth with regulatory readiness.

DKK Digital’s latest approval follows this incremental model. By securing permissions step by step, the company has built a regulated foundation that supports both transactional services and higher-value advisory offerings. This approach mirrors a broader trend among digital asset firms seeking long-term sustainability rather than rapid, unregulated expansion.

Across the market, advisory services are increasingly seen as an important bridge between curiosity about digital assets and practical adoption. For institutions and businesses, access to regulated advice can reduce uncertainty, improve risk management, and provide clearer pathways into blockchain-based finance.

The growing availability of advisory licenses also highlights a shift in how digital asset markets are developing. As the sector matures, firms are expected to offer more than access to trading platforms. Governance, compliance awareness, and strategic support are becoming just as important as technology.

From a competitive standpoint, the approval adds to a steadily expanding pool of VARA-licensed firms operating in Dubai. As more companies receive regulatory authorization, the market is likely to place greater emphasis on service quality, regulatory track record, and the ability to support complex client needs.

The advisory license strengthens DKK Digital’s ability to operate as a full-service provider within Dubai’s virtual asset ecosystem. The company said it plans to continue expanding its regulated offerings, with a focus on serving institutional-grade clients and maintaining close alignment with regulatory standards.

More broadly, the approval reflects the direction Dubai’s digital asset sector is taking. The emphasis is increasingly on structured, compliant services that mirror traditional finance, while still leveraging the efficiencies and innovation of blockchain technology.

Developments like DKK Digital’s advisory license point to a market that is steadily moving from experimentation toward long-term integration within the global financial system.