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BitOasis has unveiled a substantial expansion initiative into the GCC market. Headquartered in Dubai, BitOasis will utilize its newly acquired Category 2 Crypto-Asset Services License from the Central Bank of Bahrain to strengthen its regional presence. This expansion encompasses the establishment of a new office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, strategically positioned to serve both local and broader regional markets.
BitOasis Bahrain, scheduled to commence operations in the latter half of 2024, will provide comprehensive broker-dealer services targeting retail, corporate, and institutional clients across Bahrain and the MENA region. This development follows BitOasis' recent reopening of its Dubai platform to retail and institutional investors following the lifting of a previous operational suspension by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on April 12, 2024.
In August 2023, BitOasis secured a significant investment from CoinDCX, India’s highest-valued Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). These funds will bolster BitOasis’ ambitious plans, including acquiring additional licenses and enhancing service offerings for both retail and institutional clients, thereby advancing its path towards sustained profitability.
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Ola Doudin, Co-Founder and CEO of BitOasis, expressed enthusiasm about the regulatory progress, stating, "Securing the Category 2 Crypto-Asset Services License from the Central Bank of Bahrain marks a pivotal milestone for BitOasis. This regulatory approval underscores Bahrain's proactive stance towards fostering innovation in the crypto sector." Initially based at Bahrain Fintech Bay with a core team, BitOasis Bahrain plans gradual expansion alongside the platform's anticipated launch. This move responds strategically to rising demand for regulated crypto services in the GCC, driven by a dynamic regulatory environment and heightened investor interest.
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