VARA 2026: Mid-March — A Cold Shower for Crypto Dubai The first half of March 2026 in Dubai has been brutal. VARA is no longer playing the “let’s adapt gradually” game. The bar has skyrocketed, and the focus has shifted to ironclad automation and hard documentation rather than glossy compliance presentations. Those who didn’t prepare are fighting fires right now. Travel Rule: Manual Mode is Dead If you’re still transferring Travel Rule data via Google Sheets or “by informal agreement” — March has already caught up with you. During audits, VARA sees everything: missing fields, name mismatches, and lack of screening. The result is predictable — a 48-hour enforcement notice. Those who implemented Notabene, TRP, or 21 Analytics last year are now just sipping coffee and watching their competitors scramble. Automation handles counterparty checks, sanctions, high-risk screening,… https://crypto-jazz.com/news/2026/03/14/vara-dubai-crypto-compliance-march-2026-update/