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Dubai Approves First Regulated Stablecoins (USDC) and EURC

Under its crypto framework, Dubai formally names USDC and EURC as the first regulated stablecoins. With this permission from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), financial institutions housed at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) can include stablecoins into digital asset services, hence increasing their use in treasury management and payments.

Dubai Approves USDC and EURC as the first officially recognized stablecoins under the city’s cryptocurrency legal framework, marking a key step in its digital finance agenda. Approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), this move highlights Dubai’s commitment to building a regulated digital asset ecosystem.

With this regulatory milestone, financial institutions housed within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) can now include USDC and EURC in several financial applications like payments, treasury management, and digital asset services. This action improves Dubai’s standing as a Middle Eastern fintech innovation center.

Established in 2004, the DIFC is a significant financial district home to thousands of businesses providing a regulated environment for conducting business in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The DIFC only accepts certified crypto assets, therefore guaranteeing adherence to Dubai’s rigorous financial rules.

Dubai’s acceptance of these stablecoins is a part of a larger campaign for well-defined and orderly crypto laws in the United Arab Emirates. To control digital assets and stablecoins, the UAE instituted licensing rules and legal actions in 2024. New rules the nation has also put in place guarantee stability and compliance in the digital financial industry.

By acknowledging USDC and EURC, Dubai is demonstrating its commitment to creating a safe and compliant digital banking environment, therefore establishing a precedent for stablecoin acceptance and legislative clarity in the area.

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Satpal S
Satpal is an Editor and Author at 4C Media Co, specializing in all stories and news related to crypto and finance.
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