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UAE Central Bank Introduces New Rules for Digital Asset Custody and FinTech Firms

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has issued licensing requirements for virtual asset service providers and digital banking institutions covering cybersecurity, anti-money-laundering controls and consumer protection.
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