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The crypto law alphabet soup of the UAE | Cointelegraph

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Irina Heaver, Founder of NeosLegal

Irina Heaver

Founder | UAE Crypto Lawyer

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The UAE’s crypto laws come with a long list of acronyms and figuring them out is key for anyone in the space. In her latest article for Cointelegraph, Irina Heaver, Managing Partner at NeosLegal, unpacks the UAE’s complex crypto regulations and explains:

  • Regulators – Who regulates what (SCA, VARA, FSRA, DFSA)
  • Free zones – Where to set up your crypto business (DMCC, ADGM, DIFC, IFZA, RAKEZ)
  • Government initiatives – How the UAE is attracting Web3 startups

The UAE isn’t just stacking up acronyms — it’s building a structured ecosystem where crypto founders, investors, and businesses can find the right place to operate.

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