Guides
Practical, verifiable notes on selling USDT and settling to a bank account in the UAE. No predictions, no hype — process, costs and the law as they are.
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GLOSSARY · 2026-09-19
What is multisig?
Multisig needs signatures from several independent keys, such as 2-of-3, before a transaction clears. What multisig means for custody and OTC settlement.
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GLOSSARY · 2026-09-19
What is a PEP?
A PEP (politically exposed person) holds, or held, a prominent public role. Why UAE desks ask the PEP question, and what enhanced due diligence means for you.
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GLOSSARY · 2026-09-19
What is a chain reorganisation (reorg)?
A chain reorganisation replaces recent blocks with a competing branch, reverting the transactions inside them. Why a licensed desk waits for confirmations.
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GLOSSARY · 2026-09-19
What is a stablecoin?
A stablecoin holds a stable price via fiat, crypto or algorithmic backing. What backing actually means, and why it matters when you settle a large USDT amount.
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GLOSSARY · 2026-09-19
What is a UBO?
A UBO is the natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company, usually at the 25% threshold under UAE AML law. Why OTC desks and banks ask for one.
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GLOSSARY · 2026-09-19
What is a VASP?
A VASP is any firm that exchanges, transfers or holds crypto for clients under FATF's global standard. How the term applies to VARA-licensed firms in Dubai.
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PLATFORM HOW-TOS · 2026-09-19
How to move USDT from Kraken to a UAE bank account
How to move USDT from Kraken to a UAE bank account: which networks Kraken supports, verification levels, desk spreads and same-day AED settlement.
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PLATFORM HOW-TOS · 2026-09-19
How to move USDT from OKX to a UAE bank account
How to move USDT from OKX to a UAE bank account: which network to withdraw on, OKX's withdrawal security holds, desk spreads and same-day AED settlement.
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BANK SETTLEMENT RAILS · 2026-09-18
Receiving crypto-sale proceeds at ADCB: what the bank checks
What ADCB checks when crypto-sale proceeds land in your account: identity, source of funds, personal vs business rules, and documents that speed up the review.
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REGULATION AND SAFETY · 2026-09-18
Your bank asked for source of funds on a crypto sale: how to respond
A UAE bank asked for source of funds after a crypto sale landed in your account. What compliance wants to see, how to structure the file, and what to avoid.