The UAE has approved new rules for security tokens and commodity contracts, integrating Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) into financial markets with strict requirements for investor protection 🔒

The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has approved a new regulatory framework for security tokens and commodity contracts, integrating Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) into financial markets. Security tokens and commodity tokens based on real assets will enable more flexible and secure trading. The rules require that all tokens be recorded and managed through a secure distributed ledger, and that trades are conducted only on licensed platforms. Investor protection and issuer responsibility for the accuracy of information are also provided for.