According to CoinMarketCap, Dubai’s DFSA has scrapped its token whitelist in the DIFC free zone and shifted token vetting to licensed firms under principles-based rules, source: CoinMarketCap, Jan 15, 2026. Companies now assess token suitability internally, making token approval decisions firm-specific rather than regulator-driven within DIFC, source: CoinMarketCap, Jan 15, 2026. Privacy coins such as Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) are not explicitly banned but will face tougher internal scrutiny by DIFC-licensed entities, which directly affects their support on compliant trading venues, source: CoinMarketCap, Jan 15, 2026.

According to @_RichardTeng, he is partnering with Ignyte_AE and DIFC to open Web3 opportunities across the UAE for startups. source: @_RichardTeng on X, Oct 1, 2025 The initiative will provide education, mentorship from industry leaders, and practical tools to help startups build. source: @_RichardTeng on X, Oct 1, 2025 He added that he is excited to see what the community creates, emphasizing grassroots Web3 development in the UAE. source: @_RichardTeng on X, Oct 1, 2025 Key details for market monitoring: partners are Ignyte_AE and DIFC; scope is the UAE; support pillars are education, mentorship, and practical tools for startups. source: @_RichardTeng on X, Oct 1, 2025