Dubai establishes virtual asset regulator and announces new crypto law
The Sheikh said the regulator will have authority in Dubai's special development zones and free zones with the exception of the Dubai International Financial Centre. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates who holds several positions including prime minister, has announced a new law on virtual assets as well as the establishment of a crypto regulator.In a Wednesday announcement, Sheikh Al Maktoum said he had issued a law creating a legal framework for crypto in the Emirate of Dubai aimed at protecting investors and “designing much-warranted....
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