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United Arab Emirates
AE / ARE · Asia · Western Asia
Improving
Country Information
- ISO Code
- AE (ARE)
- Region
- Asia
- Sub-Region
- Western Asia
- Status
- Active
- Crypto Regulatory Status
- Improving
- Summary
- The landscape is confusing and ambiguous, although making various steps towards regulation. The financial regulator of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) introduced its own crypto regulatory framework in June 2018. Dubai was set to launch a digital currency in 2018, emcash, pegged to the dirham and backed by the state.
Regulatory Status Summary
Allowed-Regulated:
2
Status History by Topic
| Topic | Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
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Legend:
Allowed-Regulated
Allowed-Unregulated
Gray-Zone
Banned
Unclear
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Latest
Latest Analyses
Regulation analyses for United Arab Emirates
| Topic | Status | Confidence | Updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | High Confidence | 1d ago | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Unknown | 24w ago | View |
All Analysis Versions
3 total versions (including archived)
All Analysis Versions
3 total versions (including archived)
| Topic | Status | Version | Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Latest | 2025-12-12 05:22 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Latest | 2025-06-26 13:14 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Archived | 2025-04-12 06:49 | View |