The Dubai Financial Services Authority's updated framework, effective January 2026, allows firms to self-select tokens based on liquidity and governance, while excluding NFTs from the process.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) updated its regulatory framework in January 2026, allowing entities to self-select crypto tokens for listing without prior approval. Firms are now required to assess tokens based on specific criteria, including liquidity, governance, and regulatory status. The updated rules explicitly exclude non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from the self-selection mechanism.