BlockBeats News, July 21st, HashKey MENA received official approval from the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) on July 17, 2026, expanding its regulated business scope to include Virtual Asset Exchange-Traded Derivatives (VA ETD) services, covering a range of perpetual contracts.

Building on its existing virtual asset spot trading business, this approval marks a significant milestone in HashKey's development in the MENA region, extending its regulated product line from spot to derivatives trading, further strengthening its market competitive edge.