Dubai watchdog chief Mark Steward vows not to dilute rules as DIFC booms, backing AI, tough enforcement and a cautious yet pro‑innovation crypto regime to keep “cowboys” out.

Dubai watchdog chief Mark Steward vows not to dilute rules as DIFC booms, backing AI, tough enforcement and a cautious yet pro‑innovation crypto regime to keep “cowboys” out.

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Yes, striking a delicate balance is the key for DFSA to keep Dubai's status to attract Web3 capital, but not crypto scammers, ruggers.

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