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DFSA tightens crypto token rules in DIFC

The Arabian Post 17 Jan 2026
By clarifying which activities fall within scope and setting out pathways for authorisation, the DFSA aims to give firms greater confidence to develop products and services in the DIFC without fear of regulatory uncertainty.
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Over 50 per cent of MENA private equity portfolios to integrate AI by end of 2026

Arabian Business 16 Jan 2026
More than 50 per cent of ...
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DFSA to host webinar on updated Crypto Token framework and DIFC’s digital assets… (DFSA - Dubai Financial Services Authority)

Public Technologies 13 Jan 2026
DFSA to host webinar on updated Crypto Token framework and DIFC's digital assets ecosystem ... DFSA Webinar ... For full details on the updated Crypto Token rules, please refer to DFSA's Crypto webpage.
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Dubai Regulator DFSA Bans Privacy Tokens Monero, Zcash on Regulated Exchanges

BitRSS 13 Jan 2026
The new regulations officially took effect on January 12, 2026 ... .
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DFSA updates crypto token rules to strengthen DIFC market

Gulf Business 12 Jan 2026
The introduction of the updated ...
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Dubai crypto rules updated as DFSA reforms token regime at DIFC

Arabian Business 12 Jan 2026
DFSA implements Dubai ...
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The DFSA implements major updates to Crypto Token Regulatory Framework,… (DFSA - Dubai Financial Services Authority)

Public Technologies 12 Jan 2026
DFSA Digital Assets Webinar ... DFSA website DFSA's notice of amendments to legislation DFSA's Policy Statement on Fiat Crypto Tokens DFSA's Supervisory Guidelines on assessing the suitability of Crypto Tokens.
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DFSA Amends Crypto Legislation, Bans Privacy Tokens

Coin Edition 12 Jan 2026
The DFSA has amended its rules guiding the crypto industry. DFSA’s new regulation prohibits the use of privacy tokens ... DFSA New Rules Take Effect From January 12, 2026. According to the DFSA, most ...
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DFSA implements major updates to Crypto Token regulatory framework

Eye Of Riyadh 12 Jan 2026
Charlotte Robins, Managing Director, Policy and Legal of the DFSA, said, “The DFSA’s enhancements to the Crypto Token regime reflect our progressive stance on innovation and proactive response to market developments and feedback.
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Dubai Bans Privacy Tokens Under New DFSA Crypto Framework

Coinspeaker 12 Jan 2026
The Dubai Financial Services Authority eliminated its prescribed list of recognized crypto tokens in favor of a firm-led suitability assessment model, according to the DFSA’s December announcement.
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Zcash, Monero, USDe out as Dubai’s financial regulator updates regulations

Cryptopolitan 12 Jan 2026
The updated Crypto Token Regulatory Framework took effect on Monday, the DFSA confirmed ... Despite that resurgence, the DFSA believes the structural features of privacy tokens make them incompatible with international financial crime controls.
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New DFSA Thematic Review: Conflicts of Interest across DIFC Firms (DFSA - Dubai Financial Services Authority)

Public Technologies 09 Jan 2026
New DFSA Thematic Review ... The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has published a Thematic Review report examining how Authorised Firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) identify, manage, and mitigate conflicts of interest risk.
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CP165: DFSA clarifies its approach to Licensed Functions and Authorised Individuals (Norton Rose Fulbright LLP)

Public Technologies 09 Jan 2026
Ongoing obligations Conduct principles Summary Background The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) recently published a Feedback [...] ... Disclaimer ... (noodl.
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DFSA updates crypto token rules for firms operating in DIFC

Arabian Business 17 Dec 2025
Revised regulations, effective ...
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Dubai's DIFC removes red tape for crypto registration in its financial center

Cryptopolitan 17 Dec 2025
This is a departure from the crypto regime that DFSA introduced back in 2022, as it is now putting the responsibility on the firms that are involved in offering or utilizing crypto tokens ... DFSA amended its crypto token regime in June 2025 as well.

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