blockchaincrackdown

The UAE — once praised as a global crypto paradise — has just delivered a regulatory earthquake.
With Federal-Decree Law No. 6 of 2025, officially active from 16 September, the rules of the crypto world have been rewritten.

🔥 Article 62: Full Infrastructure Takeover

The Central Bank now has control over what used to be “open internet tools”:

APIs

Blockchain explorers

Decentralised protocols

Even self-custody wallets


Yes — even wallets may require licensing, and developers outside the UAE can face legal exposure if UAE users can access their tools.
This is the first time a country is treating open-source infrastructure as a regulated financial service.

🔥 Article 61: Every Online Message Is Now Regulated

Anything counts as regulated communication:

Tweets

Articles

Telegram posts

Ads

Blog mentions

Website banners


If a single UAE IP sees the content, it may be considered a violation.

⚠️ Penalties Are Extreme

Fines range from:
AED 50,000 → AED 500,000,000
($USDC $13,600 → $136,000,000)

Plus:

Possible imprisonment

Asset freezes

Platform bans


This is the strongest enforcement power the UAE has ever introduced.

🏛 Free Zones Are No Longer Safe

Dubai VARA and Abu Dhabi ADGM no longer provide regulatory escape routes.
Federal law overrides local frameworks — ending “free-zone loopholes” for good.

⏳ Enforcement Begins 2026

Companies have one year to:
✔ Get licensed
✔ Limit UAE access
❌ Or exit the region entirely

Many global platforms may simply block UAE users to avoid the risk.

🌍 Why This Matters Globally

The crypto world is watching closely.
Because what starts in the UAE… rarely stays there.
#UAECryptoNews
#CryptoRegulation2025
#BlockchainCrackdown
#DigitalAssetsHub
#CryptoNewsAlert

$BTC $ETH