UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms
The mandatory licensing regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless they are already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab Emirates.
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### Instruction: UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms

### Response: The mandatory licensing regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless they are already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab Emirates.