Virtual Assets Exchange Services

Includes firms engaged in conducting an exchange, trade or

conversion between one or more Virtual Assets and currency; and matching orders between buyers and sellers, maintaining an order book in furtherance.

Hands typing on a laptop keyboard with a screen displaying financial graphs and stock market data. Multiple charts and numbers are visible, indicating online trading or financial analysis.

Hands typing on a laptop keyboard with a screen displaying financial graphs and stock market data. Multiple charts and numbers are visible, indicating online trading or financial analysis.

A person holds a smartphone displaying a stock market trading app with candlestick charts. A laptop is on a wooden table with a similar financial chart, indicating active trading or analysis. The setting suggests a home office or casual workspace.

A person holds a smartphone displaying a stock market trading app with candlestick charts. A laptop is on a wooden table with a similar financial chart, indicating active trading or analysis. The setting suggests a home office or casual workspace.

DMCC/VARA Standards

“Includes firms engaged in conducting an exchange, trade, or conversion between one or more Virtual Assets and currency; and matching orders between buyers and sellers, maintaining an order book in furtherance.”

Virtual Assets Exchange Services

This activity includes companies that operate platforms or systems to enable the buying, selling, and exchanging of virtual assets (cryptocurrencies or tokens), either between different virtual assets or between virtual assets and fiat currencies.

Trading crypto-to-crypto pairs

(e.g., BTC/ETH, USDT/DAI)

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A bustling trade show or exposition with numerous booths displaying technology and financial services. People are interacting and walking around the exhibits, giving the scene a dynamic and busy atmosphere.

Retail & Institutional Crypto Trading

These are services that allow users to convert fiat currency (e.g., USD, EUR) into cryptocurrencies and vice versa.

A person holds a smartphone displaying a financial or stock trading app, with detailed graphs and numerical data visible on the screen. In the background, there is a blurred computer monitor and office setting, suggesting a work environment.

A person holds a smartphone displaying a financial or stock trading app, with detailed graphs and numerical data visible on the screen. In the background, there is a blurred computer monitor and office setting, suggesting a work environment.

A cityscape featuring tall modern skyscrapers representing major financial institutions like Citibank, HSBC, and Barclays. In the foreground, a black taxi with an advertisement is parked on the street. The sky appears overcast and the surrounding area includes some trees and street lamps.

A cityscape featuring tall modern skyscrapers representing major financial institutions like Citibank, HSBC, and Barclays. In the foreground, a black taxi with an advertisement is parked on the street. The sky appears overcast and the surrounding area includes some trees and street lamps.

A person is using a MacBook Pro, viewing financial trading information from Questrade. The screen displays detailed trading data and an app interface, emphasizing connectivity and accessibility. The image features a modern setting with a couch in the background and some houseplants.

A person is using a MacBook Pro, viewing financial trading information from Questrade. The screen displays detailed trading data and an app interface, emphasizing connectivity and accessibility. The image features a modern setting with a couch in the background and some houseplants.

Launchpad/Token Issuance Gateways

Strategic planning to maximize your investment potential effectively.

This involves enabling both individual users and professional/institutional clients to trade cryptocurrencies on the platform.

Crypto-Fiat On/Off Ramps

Platforms that help new crypto projects raise capital and launch their tokens to the public or investors.

Cross-Border Payments & Remittances

Retail investors lending assets to earn passive income.

Revenue Model

Exchanges or funds borrowing assets for short-term trading.

Businesses leveraging crypto capital without selling their holdings

Interest Spread

Earn a percentage difference between what the borrower pays and what is given to the lender.

Platform/Processing Fees

Charged for facilitating and managing transactions.

Collateral Liquidation Fees

If a borrower fails to repay, a penalty or liquidation fee may apply.

Description

Provide a general summary of the services you provide, highlighting key features and benefits for potential clients.

Exchange Between Virtual Assets.

Exchange Between Virtual Asset & Fiat.

Allow users to buy or sell crypto using AED, USD, EUR, etc.

Maintain a system for matching buy/sell orders in real time.

Facilitate spot trading, market orders, and limit orders

Order Book Maintenance.

Trading crypto-to-crypto pairs (e.g., BTC/ETH, USDT/DAI).

User Wallets & Custody.

May involve holding or managing

custodial or non-custodial wallets.

Some exchanges offer staking, yield farming, or derivatives.