Assetize's trust entity has been registered by the Jersey Financial Services Commission under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998. The setup allows UAE-regulated virtual asset service providers to administer and issue tokenised real-world assets through Jersey structures supported by Assetize's Dubai International Financial Centre technology arm. Jersey currently accounts for 27.4% of the global tokenised equities market by value as of September 2026.
As institutional participation in digital assets expands in the UAE, industry governance and infrastructure have become central to sustained market development. Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has introduced demanding licensing standards to support credible institutional entry. Long-term market leadership will depend on client protection, asset segregation, and strict risk controls.
Google is updating its financial advertising policy for campaigns targeting users in the United Arab Emirates starting 21 October. Advertisers promoting crypto exchanges, software wallets, contracts for difference, and rolling spot forex must hold recognised UAE regulatory licences and obtain separate Google certification. The update broadens recognised crypto regulators to include the Capital Market Authority and Dubai Financial Services Authority, while updating forex rules to reflect the Capital Market Authority as successor to the Securities and Commodities Authority.
Standard Chartered has rolled out cryptocurrency trading for eligible affluent clients in the United Arab Emirates, allowing them to trade Bitcoin and Ether directly through existing bank accounts. The service is regulated by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and marks a global first for the bank. Developed with SC Ventures-backed Zodia Markets, the platform handles custody and settlement via a closed-loop system.
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