GAP 3 Partners (G3) in Dubai obtained an operational license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), making it the first regulated Virtual Asset Advisor in Dubai.
The license enables G3 to provide regulated advisory services to institutional clients, facilitating entry into digital assets under regulated frameworks.
G3 was founded by Robin Janaway, Chris Donovan, and Adib Tohme, experts in digital assets, Web3, and blockchain-based finance.
The firm aims to bridge traditional capital with Web3 infrastructure, leveraging Dubai's regulatory clarity.
G3 offers comprehensive advisory services including digital asset strategies, compliance guidance, token design, and market entry support.
Services also cover treasury management, digital asset custody, market participation strategies, and tokenization of real-world assets.
G3 is positioned as a strategic partner aiding institutions in digital finance transformation while meeting regulatory standards.
The licensing approval demonstrates Dubai's commitment to blockchain innovation and growing institutional interest in virtual assets.
G3's license shows compliance with VARA's high governance and fiduciary responsibility standards.
VARA's regulatory regime and commitment to compliance have attracted global players to Dubai for regulatory certainty.
G3 operates as a licensed virtual asset advisor under VARA's oversight in Dubai, connecting conventional finance with digital assets for institutional clients.
The firm assists clients in navigating the digital asset landscape securely and compliantly.
Dubai's regulatory clarity and G3's expertise position it as a trusted advisor for institutions in the evolving digital financial ecosystem.
G3's approval signifies confidence in Dubai's regulatory framework and the region's potential as a blockchain innovation hub.
The joint founding team envisions G3 as the region's premier Virtual Asset Advisor, aiding institutions in unlocking value in the next finance era.