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Zug vs Dubai: Comparing Crypto Valley to the UAE's Blockchain Ambitions
Dubai — specifically through the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Abu Dhabi's ADGM — has become the most aggressive challenger to Zug's position as the world's leading blockchain jurisdiction. The comparison reveals genuine differences in regulatory model, institutional depth, tax efficiency, and long-term sustainability that institutional investors and blockchain companies need to understand.