Dubai bans privacy tokens, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset

Dubai bans privacy tokens, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset

Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.

DFSA Updates DIFC Crypto Rules to Boost Transparency

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has made big changes to its Crypto Token Regulatory Framework in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This is a big step towards better regulation of digital assets while still allowing for responsible innovation.The updated framework makes it clearer for businesses that work in DIFC what the rules are, and it shows how the DFSA’s approach to regulating cryptocurrencies is changing after …

Dubai Bans Privacy Tokens and Revises Stablecoin Rules Under New DIFC Crypto Framework

Dubai has banned privacy tokens in DIFC to improve transparency and align crypto firms with global AML standards. The DFSA rules place token risk checks on crypto firms, which increases accountability across the DIFC market. The stablecoin rules favor fully backed tokens while algorithmic models are facing tighter oversight in the DIFC. Dubai has revised its crypto regulation, tightening oversight for firms operating inside the Dubai Internation…

DIFC Crypto Regulations: DFSA Bans Privacy Tokens & Refines Stablecoins

Key Insights: DFSA banned privacy tokens and devices for DIFC financial services, promotions, public offers, funds, and derivatives in new crypto regulations. Firms must assess crypto token suitability themselves; DFSA will no longer publish a Recognized Crypto Tokens list. DFSA webinar on DIFC digital assets rules is scheduled for 27 January 2026. Dubai’s DFSA updated crypto regulations on January 12, 2026. The rules apply within the DIFC. The…

Monero hits record high of $686 after Dubai bans privacy tokens on exchanges

Monero's surge highlights growing interest in privacy coins, potentially challenging regulatory frameworks and influencing crypto market dynamics. The post Monero hits record high of $686 after Dubai bans privacy tokens on exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Dubai crypto rules tighten as DFSA bans privacy tokens and rewrites approval process - Invest In Crypto News

Dubai’s financial regulator has banned privacy tokens across the DIFC from Jan. 12. Stablecoins must now be fiat-pegged and backed by high-quality, liquid assets. Algorithmic stablecoins like Ethena are excluded from the stablecoin category. Dubai’s financial regulator has rolled out a major update to its crypto rulebook, drawing a clear red line around privacy tokens while changing how digital assets are approved inside the Dubai International …