UAE DU VARA Custody Rulebook

Published on: May 22, 2025

On May 19, UAE DU VARA published its Custody Services Rulebook.

  • UAE DU VARA updated its Custody Services Rulebook and published each part online.
  • See also, UAE DU VARA issued activity-based rulebook version 2.0, #255338.
  • Main Points
  • The updated Rulebook is available in pdf format; parts are also available separately.
  • It applies to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) licensed for custody services.
  • VASPs providing custody services must be an independent legal entity separate from any member of their group that provides other activities or linked services.
  • Except in respect of virtual asset (VA) transfer and settlement services.
  • If a VASP is licensed for VA transfer and settlement services, in addition to custody services, it must comply with the VA Transfer and Settlement Services Rulebook.
  • The Rulebook's parts are: Part I-Additional Board Requirements; Part II-Policies, Procedures and Public Disclosures; Part III-VA Storage and Custody Rules.
  • Part IV-Staking from Custody Services Rules; Part V-Collateral Wallet Services Rules.
  • Effectiveness
  • This version shall take effect on Jun. 19, 2025.
Regulators
UAE DU VARA
Entity Types
B/D; Exch; IA; Inv Co; MSB
Reference
RF, 5/19/2025
Functions
Compliance; C-Suite; Financial; Operations; Product Administration; Product Design; Record Retention; Reporting; Risk; Trading; Treasury
Countries
United Arab Emirates
Category
State
N/A
Products
Cryptocurrency; Custody; Fund Mgt; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
May 19, 2025
Effective Date
Jun 19, 2025
Rule ID
255214
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
May 19, 2025
Report Section
International