Your trusted Virtual Asset Custody Partner in Dubai, regulated by VARA.
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Cregis Custody FZE
Yes. Cregis Custody FZE is licensed by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to provide Virtual Asset Custody Services in Dubai (DWTC).
We operate under the VARA Custody Services Rulebook, VASPs General Rulebook, Market Conduct Rulebook, and Compliance & Risk frameworks.
Institutional clients and Qualified / Professional Investors, as defined under applicable VARA Regulations.
We provide secure storage, safeguarding, and protection of Virtual Assets for institutional and qualified clients.
No. We focus exclusively on custody. We do not provide trading, staking, delegation, lending, borrowing, or yield-generating activities.
We currently support BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, TRX, and SOL. We custody assets that pass our Virtual Asset Standards assessment, which covers regulatory clarity, security, technical integrity, and liquidity. Our full list of supported assets is available on our website.
Client assets are held in segregated, secure custody wallets controlled exclusively by Cregis Custody FZE. Assets are never mixed with company funds and are protected by strict key-management controls. Assets remain the property of the client at all times.
We use institutional-grade key-management systems, multi-layer security controls, offline signing processes, and strict access governance. Private keys are never shared with clients or external parties.
No. Transfers require valid client authorization, except where legally required by regulatory authorities or court orders.
Requests must be submitted through your authorized communication channels and approved according to your onboarding documentation and custody agreement.
Transfer times may vary based on asset type, network conditions, and mandatory security checks.
Cregis Custody FZE may maintain insurance coverage aligned with VARA's custody requirements, covering risks such as theft, loss, and operational failures. Coverage details may vary depending on the asset, jurisdiction, and service level, and can be provided upon request.
Yes. You maintain full legal and beneficial ownership. Your assets are not part of Cregis Custody FZE's balance sheet.
Client assets remain segregated and cannot be accessed by creditors. They must be returned to clients.
Cregis serves Institutional Investors and Qualified / Professional Investors only. Retail investors are not eligible.
Corporate documentation for institutional clients, for example:
Additional documentation may be requested during the onboarding and due diligence process.
Client onboarding and verification may take up to 24 hours, provided that all required and requested documentation has been submitted.
These requirements protect clients and ensure compliance with UAE regulatory standards under VARA's AML/CFT framework, which requires identity verification, beneficial ownership checks, and source-of-funds documentation.
You may file complaints through our official complaints channel published on our website. We acknowledge complaints promptly and provide a resolution within VARA-mandated timelines.
You may escalate the complaint directly to VARA, as outlined in our Complaints Handling Policy.
You may use third-party self-custody wallets, but Cregis Custody FZE does not manage, store, or recover private keys for non-custodial wallets.
We apply our Virtual Asset Standards, assessing:
Only assets that meet these requirements are listed for custody.
If you have questions about custody services, onboarding, or technical integration, please contact:
[email protected]
