PANews reported on February 14th that, according to Cryptopolitan, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) released its updated regulatory framework for crypto tokens last December and published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on February 12th, 2026, to support businesses in understanding and implementing the new regulations. The new framework allows DFSA-regulated entities within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to choose the crypto tokens they wish to partner with without prior DFSA approval. This update took effect in January 2026.

The FAQ clarifies that the new regulations cover crypto tokens used for payment or investment purposes, but exclude NFTs, utility tokens, security tokens, and investment tokens such as stablecoins. Stablecoins are only permitted for payment by asset managers. Enterprises offering crypto token-related products must comply with token regulations and related requirements. Token suitability assessment criteria include their characteristics, regulatory status in other jurisdictions, global market size and liquidity, related technologies, and whether they may hinder compliance.