Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 14 September 2026 A token’s regulatory classification depends principally on the rights, interests and economic characteristics it represents, rather than on the technology used to issue or transfer it. For example, a token referencing or providing rights in gold may fall within the […]
Written by Tasawar Ulhaq, Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 24 August 2026 Buying or selling a DFSA- or FSRA-regulated financial business in the UAE involves a layer of process that a standard corporate acquisition does not: change-in-control approval from the relevant regulator, deep regulatory due diligence into the target’s historic compliance record, and […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 24 August 2026 A UAE crypto business needs to consider the UK crypto regulation and incoming regime if it markets to, onboards, or otherwise serves UK-based clients, even without any physical UK presence. The UK is bringing cryptoasset activities within the Financial Conduct […]
Written by Parastu Aghai, Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 10 August 2026 Most managers launching a fund in the UAE choose between a DIFC Public, Exempt or Qualified Investor Fund, an equivalent ADGM structure, or an offshore vehicle (typically Cayman or BVI) managed or advised from the UAE. The right answer depends on […]
