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8 selected milestones8 jurisdictions covered1 Nov 2026 latest source review

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In forceDFSA

DIFC firms now own the Crypto Token suitability assessment

The DFSA’s updated Crypto Token framework took effect on 12 January 2026. Suitability assessment moved to firms providing the relevant financial services, and the DFSA stopped maintaining its list of Recognised Crypto Tokens. The update applies to the DIFC framework, rather than every UAE crypto activity.

Source publication: 12 Jan 2026
Updated rules took effect: 12 Jan 2026
Source reviewed: 1 Nov 2026

Practical impact

A firm needs a reasoned, documented assessment against the applicable criteria for the tokens it uses. A historical recognised-token list is no longer a complete basis for the firm’s current decision. Ongoing monitoring also matters when token characteristics or risks change.

What to check

Record the assessment owner, supporting evidence and review triggers for each relevant token. Connect the decision file to the activity being performed and the firm’s actual permissions, then consult the DFSA’s current rules and supervisory guidance.

DFSA — January 2026 framework announcement ↗DFSA — Crypto Token framework and assessment requirements ↗

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28 Feb 2027UK crypto authorisation application window closes in February 2027Relevant application period closes 25 Oct 2027UK’s new cryptoasset regime is scheduled for 25 October 2027New regime start 31 Dec 2027MiCA sets a 2027 white-paper deadline for specified legacy admissionsSpecified legacy white-paper deadline

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