Dubai
State of Crypto Regulation In Dubai
Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer, Irina Heaver, based in Dubai and Switzerland, discusses the state of crypto regulation in Dubai and why she thinks it is poised to become the "crypto capital of the world."

Dubai Is the 'Crypto Capital of the World,' Lawyer Says
Dubai's crypto industry recently unveiled its crypto regulatory framework, giving locals a concrete licensing regime for digital asset issuers and service providers. The Crypto Lawyer Irina Heaver, based in Switzerland and Dubai, discusses the state of crypto in Dubai, explaining why the region is a "crypto capital of the world."

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