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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) on Tuesday implemented an updated regulatory framework for crypto tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), aimed at enhancing market integrity, providing clarity for participants, and supporting innovation in the digital assets sector.
The enhanced rules build on the DFSA’s original crypto token regime, launched in 2022, and reflect feedback from an October 2025 consultation with industry stakeholders.
Over the past three years, the DFSA has monitored market developments and engaged with regulatory counterparts to ensure its framework remains robust, globally aligned, and conducive to innovation.
Charlotte Robins, MD of Policy & Legal at the DFSA, said…
