Capital.com plans to offer spot cryptocurrency trading in the United Arab Emirates after its affiliate Capital Vault received a virtual asset license from the UAE Capital Market Authority. The license authorizes Capital Vault to engage in virtual asset dealing, matching, custody, execution and settlement and to operate as a separate regulated entity with distinct governance, custody and risk management arrangements. Capital Vault will open an Abu Dhabi office and build a local digital‑asset team while maintaining separate operations from Capital.com’s existing contracts‑for‑difference services. The company has not disclosed a launch date, the list of cryptocurrencies to be offered, pricing, fees or minimum account requirements. The UAE framework, updated in April 2026, expanded regulated crypto activities to eight categories, including custody and trading, and provides a federal pathway for firms outside the country’s free zones. Other firms such as Binance, Crypto.com and Bitpanda have also obtained regulatory approvals in the region. The rollout will depend on the completion of product details and compliance with local regulations.