GAP 3 Partners, based in Dubai, announced that it has received an operational license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), becoming the first regulated virtual asset investment advisory firm in the region.
GAP 3 Partners Operational License
GAP 3 Partners (G3) has received licensing from VARA, allowing it to offer its services to institutional clients across the Emirates. This step marks a significant milestone for both the firm and Dubai's evolving virtual asset regulatory landscape.
Company Services and Significance
G3 provides a wide range of advisory services including token strategy, investment services, structuring, licensing, and treasury management. The firm aims to support family offices, corporations, and investment institutions in a safe and compliant environment, especially in real-world asset tokenization and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Founders' Perspective and Future Outlook
The founding team, Robin Janaway, Chris Donovan, and Adib Tohme, stated, “Dubai’s regulatory leadership together with accelerating institutional interest in digital assets create a unique environment for growth.” They are focused on making G3 the premier virtual asset investment advisor in the region.
The receipt of the VARA license underscores GAP 3 Partners' significance in catering to the institutional interest in virtual assets, paving the way for further growth and the integration of new technologies in the financial sector.