The UAE ā once praised as a global crypto paradise ā 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.
š„ Article 62: Full Infrastructure Takeover
The Central Bank now has control over what used to be āopen internet toolsā:
APIs
Blockchain explorers
Decentralised protocols
Even self-custody wallets
Yes ā 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.
š„ 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.
ā ļø Penalties Are Extreme
Fines range from:
AED 50,000 ā AED 500,000,000
(
$USDC $13,600 ā $136,000,000)
Plus:
Possible imprisonment
Asset freezes
Platform bans
This is the strongest enforcement power the UAE has ever introduced.
š Free Zones Are No Longer Safe
Dubai VARA and Abu Dhabi ADGM no longer provide regulatory escape routes.
Federal law overrides local frameworks ā ending āfree-zone loopholesā for good.
ā³ Enforcement Begins 2026
Companies have one year to:
ā Get licensed
ā Limit UAE access
ā Or exit the region entirely
Many global platforms may simply block UAE users to avoid the risk.
š Why This Matters Globally
The crypto world is watching closely.
Because what starts in the UAE⦠rarely stays there.
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