On 12 May 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced that nearly 100 firms have expressed interest in its first-ever Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, marking a significant leap forward in DIFC’s fintech ecosystem. This initiative forms part of the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) programme and reinforces the regulator’s ongoing commitment to fostering responsible financial innovation.
With a record AED 25 billion in assets under management and heightened enforcement actions, the DFSA solidifies its role as a global financial regulator. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant growth, robust regulatory oversight, and a clear vision for the future of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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