Defy
Compliance Guide

Crypto Compliance Guide

Up-to-date compliance requirements, regulations, and implementation guidelines for the crypto asset sector in Turkey and globally

United Arab Emirates Compliance Requirements

Regulatory Authority
VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) & SCA
Last Update
January 2024

Non-Compliance Penalties

Administrative Fine
AED 50,000 - AED 10,000,000
Administrative fines, activity restrictions
Criminal Sanctions
Criminal prosecution for serious violations
Severe penalties for money laundering offenses
Operational Sanctions
License revocation or suspension
Ban from operating in Dubai market

Quick Download Guides

MASAK STR Reporting Guide

How to file suspicious transaction reports, key considerations, and practical examples

24 pages•PDF•2.3 MB

FATF Travel Rule Implementation Guide

Travel Rule requirements, technical implementation, and VASP communication protocols

48 pages•PDF•4.1 MB

MiCA Compliance Checklist 2024

Detailed checklist and requirements for European MiCA regulation preparation

36 pages•PDF•2.8 MB

AML Best Practices Guide

Global standard AML practices, risk-based approach, and case studies

52 pages•PDF•5.2 MB

Blockchain Analytics Handbook

Technical guide for on-chain analysis, risk scoring, and tainted funds detection

28 pages•PDF•3.1 MB

GDPR & Crypto: Compliance Manual

Blockchain and GDPR compliance, data protection, and privacy-preserving solutions

32 pages•PDF•2.9 MB

Automated Compliance with Defy

Instead of manually tracking all these requirements, automate with Defy's AI-powered compliance platform. Achieve 95% faster compliance with our Vera AI, Live AML, and Travel Rule solutions.

Request Demo

Free Compliance Tools

Professional tools to simplify your compliance processes

Compliance Risk Calculator

Calculate your business compliance risk level and get improvement recommendations

Global Regulatory Tracker

Track crypto regulations in 150+ countries in real-time

STR Template Generator

Automatic template and document generator for MASAK STR reports

Compliance Checklist Builder

Create custom compliance checklists for your industry and region

Stay Updated on Regulatory Changes

Get instant notifications about new regulations and compliance requirements in the crypto sector with our weekly newsletter