UAE Enacts Major DeFi Law, Reshaping Digital Asset Regulation

The UAE has introduced a significant financial law that establishes a clear regulatory framework for decentralized finance (DeFi) and the broader Web3 sector. This move reshapes how digital asset platforms operate within the country. The Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025 requires licenses for activities like crypto payments, custody, and financial services. 🤯 DeFi projects now face stricter enforcement as a result of this expansion in digital asset regulation by the UAE. The new law is already in effect and has triggered reactions from the DeFi and blockchain community.