Dubai DFSA adjusts crypto regulatory framework: Token suitability assessment responsibility delegated to licensed entities

According to reports, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has implemented a significant update to its crypto token regulatory framework, transferring the responsibility for assessing token suitability from regulatory agencies to licensed entities operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This update follows a consultation process initiated in October 2025, reflecting adjustments in regulatory approaches since the introduction of the crypto token regime in 2022. Charlotte Robins, DFSA's Director of Policy and Legal, stated that these changes reflect a shift towards a more flexible and principle-based model. Under the revised rules that came into effect on Monday, companies providing financial services involving crypto tokens must now determine on their own whether their token transactions meet DFSA's suitability standards. As part of this change, DFSA will no longer maintain or publish a list of approved crypto tokens, and the updated framework does not explicitly prohibit any specific category of digital assets.

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