United Arab Emirates (AE-AZ)

The SCA regulates crypto-asset activities across the UAE (outside free zones) and requires service providers to obtain a licence; the SCA maintains a register of licensed crypto firms.

Firms offering crypto token services within the Dubai International Financial Centre must be authorised by the DFSA; the DFSA publishes a public register of all authorised firms in the DIFC.

Firms operating within the Abu Dhabi Global Market must obtain authorisation from the FSRA under its digital assets framework; the FSRA publishes its register of authorised persons.

The VARA regulates virtual asset service providers in the Emirate of Dubai (outside DIFC) and requires mandatory licencing; VARA publishes a public list of licensed, registered, and operating VASPs.

The CBUAE oversees payment token services in the UAE, including stablecoin issuers and payment token service providers, requiring registration and compliance with its payment token regulation.