Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto launch after license
Capital.com plans to introduce spot cryptocurrency services in the United Arab Emirates after its affiliate, Capital Vault, received a virtual asset license from the UAE Capital Market Authority. Capital.com announced the approval on Aug. 21. The license authorizes Capital Vault to deal in virtual assets as an agent or matching principal and provide custody services for clients. Once the service launches, eligible UAE customers will be able to buy and hold actual crypto assets through the Capital.com application. Capital Vault will handle trade execution, custody and settlement. Capital.com did not disclose a launch date, list of supported cryptocurrencies, trading fees or minimum account requirements. The availability of every product may also depend on customer eligibility and local regulatory conditions. Capital.com will offer ownership beyond CFD exposure Capital.com currently provides crypto market exposure through contracts for difference in supported jurisdictions. A CFD tracks the price of an asset without transferring ownership of the underlying cryptocurrency to the trader. https://t.co/dx6KYcBMYq to offer spot virtual asset trading in UAE following affiliate Capital Vaults CMA licence approval. — MSB Intel (@MSBIntel) August 21, 2026 The planned spot service changes that structure. Customers will acquire crypto held through Capital Vault rather than entering a derivative contract with exposure to price movements. This distinction also