# UAE Crypto Law Alerts

Expert crypto law insights and the latest legal alerts in the UAE.

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## [The UAE Just Rewrote its Federal Crypto Rulebook. Here is What You Need to Know](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/the-uae-just-rewrote-its-federal)

_2026-04-02 · Irina Heaver_

Decision No. 4/R.M/2026 replaces the 2023 Federal framework entirely. Eight new licence categories, mandatory capital floors, hard bans on privacy and algorithmic tokens, and deadlines

## [RWA Tokenization & Dubai VASP Licensing at Consensus Week in Hong Kong](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/rwa-tokenization-and-dubai-vasp-licensing)

_2026-02-16 · Irina Heaver_

Key insights from Consensus Week in Hong Kong on UAE RWA tokenization, VASP licensing and crypto regulatory structuring.

## [UAE New Central Bank Law Brings DeFi and Web3 Firms Into Regulatory Scope](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/uae-new-central-bank-law-brings-defi)

_2025-11-25 · Irina Heaver_

The New Central Bank Law introduces one of the most consequential regulatory shifts for Web3 and digital-asset infrastructure in the region.

## [How Dubai Became The Epicentre Of RWA Tokenization](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/how-dubai-became-the-epicentre-of)

_2025-11-20 · Irina Heaver_

Platforms like Fasset are already moving hundreds of millions per month in tokenized RWAs, from gold to Google stock.

## [How to Issue Tokens from the UAE: A Founder’s Guide](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/how-to-issue-tokens-from-the-uae)

_2025-11-14 · Irina Heaver_

From VARA Category 1 and Category 2 issuance to the CBUAE for AED-payment tokens, the UAE provides clear routes for issuing all major token types: RWAs, stablecoins, utility, and security tokens.

## [Regulatory Alert: VARA Cracks Down on Unlicensed Virtual Asset Activity](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/regulatory-alert-vara-cracks-down)

_2025-10-09 · Irina Heaver_

Nineteen firms were hit with financial penalties for operating or promoting virtual asset services in Dubai without a license. Penalties range from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000

## [Token2049: 7 Takeaways for UAE Crypto Founders](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/token2049-7-takeaways-for-uae-crypto)

_2025-10-08 · Irina Heaver_

Here are my 7 biggest takeaways from Token2049, insights that matter especially for UAE crypto founders and anyone planning their next big move in this space.

## [TOKEN2049 takeaway: Regulatory Certainty scales. The UAE has it. Others don’t.](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/token2049-takeaway-regulatory-certainty)

_2025-10-07 · Irina Heaver_

From compliant stablecoins to RWA tokenization, the demand for legal clarity has never been higher and Irina’s message resonated far beyond the stage.

## [UAE Crypto Regulation Q3 2025 Update: VARA, SCA & ADGM](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/uae-crypto-regulation-q3-2025-update)

_2025-09-11 · Irina Heaver_

Q3 2025 UAE crypto update: the summer period was busy across all five UAE regulators, read my brief overview below...

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## [How To Launch An RWA Tokenization Project In Dubai In 2025](https://thecryptolaw.substack.com/p/how-to-launch-an-rwa-tokenization)

_2025-07-21 · Irina Heaver_

Launch your RWA tokenization project in Dubai in 2025 following new VARA rules. Learn how to structure, license, and scale real-world assets on-chain.