Odaily Planet News: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has implemented a major update to its cryptocurrency token regulatory framework, shifting the responsibility of assessing the applicability of crypto tokens from the regulator to licensed companies operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This update follows a consultation process launched in October 2025, reflecting a shift in the regulator's approach since the introduction of its crypto token regime in 2022. Charlotte Robins, DFSA's Director General of Policy and Law, stated that these changes represent a move toward a more flexible and principles-based model. Under the revised rules, which took effect on Monday, companies providing financial services involving crypto tokens must now independently determine whether the tokens they transact with meet DFSA's applicability criteria. As part of this change, the DFSA will no longer maintain or publish a list of approved crypto tokens. The updated framework does not explicitly ban any specific category of digital assets. (Cointelegraph)
Dubai DFSA Transfers Token Eligibility Assessments to Licensed Firms
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Dubai's DFSA has updated its token eligibility process, transferring assessments to licensed firms within the DIFC. The new regulations, effective January 12, 2026, follow a 2025 consultation and are aligned with a principles-based approach. Firms are now required to evaluate tokens against DFSA standards. The regulator will no longer publish a list of approved tokens. The framework does not prohibit any category of digital assets. This move reflects elements of MiCA and CFT compliance measures.
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