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Dubai has rolled out a major update to its crypto rules. On January 12, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced a full ban on privacy coins. With stricter rules for stablecoins inside the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The move is part of a wider reset of Dubai’s crypto framework. The goal is simple: reduce money laundering risks. Follow global standards. Also, make sure crypto firms play by clear rules. This change surprised many in the crypto world. The public has long seen Dubai as a friendly hub for digital assets. Now, the city is drawing a firm line between compliant crypto and high-risk tools. Privacy Coins Are Now Banned in DIFC Under the new rules, the DFSA no longer allows privacy coins in the DIFC. Specifically, this includes tokens like Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC). In fact, they hide transaction details and wallet identities, which makes it very hard for regulators to track money flows. The DFSA has also banned privacy tools such as mixers and tumblers. These tools are often used to hide where funds come from or where they go. From now on, DFSA-licensed firms cannot trade, promote, manage or offer any product linked to privacy coins. This applies to spot trading, funds, derivatives and custody services. The regulator said privacy coins make it almost impossible to meet global AML and KYC rules. They also conflict with the FATF travel rule which requires crypto firms to track sender and receiver details. In short, if a token hides transactions, it is out. Stablecoins Must Be Fully Fiat-Backed Dubai is also tightening its stablecoin rules. Only fiat-backed stablecoins will now qualify as “approved” stablecoins. The law requires issuers to back these tokens with high-quality liquid reserves such as cash and government bonds. They must also prove that users can redeem them even during market stress. DFSA rules no longer consider algorithmic stablecoins as stablecoins. Regulators now treat tokens like Ethena’s USDe as regular crypto assets. The DFSA designed this change to protect investors and prevent another stablecoin collapse like Terra. Dubai wants stablecoins to behave like digital cash. No experiments and no risky designs. Firms Now Carry More Responsibility The DFSA is also changing the way it approves tokens. Before, the regulator kept a list of “recognized” tokens. That list is now gone. Instead, licensed firms must assess every token they offer. They must review its purpose, risks, governance, liquidity and compliance profile. Firms must publish their approved token lists and update them regularly. They are fully responsible if something goes wrong. This is a shift toward a market-led system. But it also comes with strict accountability. Market Reaction and What Comes Next The news led strong reactions on social media. Some traders worry Dubai is moving away from its crypto friendly image. Others say this will push privacy coin liquidity offshore. But regulators see it differently. Dubai wants to stay open for crypto. Just not for high-risk crypto.The city is aligning itself with global standards seen in Japan, South Korea and Europe. The focus is now on institutional-grade digital finance. Privacy coins may lose a major financial hub. But compliant crypto just gained a stronger one. Dubai is not leaving crypto. It is growing up with it. $USDC

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$ZEC is on my radar because price just exploded out of a long slow decline, grabbed liquidity, and is now holding strong instead of giving the move back. That usually means the trend just flipped. I’m watching this structure closely. ZEC based around the 376 area, then launched hard into the 418 zone with wide candles and strong volume. That move showed clear buyer aggression. After the impulse, price didn’t collapse. It started ranging tight above support. This is not distribution. This is consolidation after strength. Market read I’m reading this as a bullish continuation setup. Structure shifted from lower lows to higher highs. Sellers tried to push price down but couldn’t break the new base. As long as price stays above the pullback zone, buyers remain in control. Entry point 405 to 415 I’m interested in this zone because it aligns with the consolidation range and short term support. Risk stays controlled here. Target point TP1 430 TP2 455 TP3 485 These levels line up with the breakout extension and next liquidity zones above. Stop loss Below 395 If price loses this level, the bullish structure fails. How it’s possible This works if ZEC keeps holding above the breakout base and volume returns on the next push. The impulse showed intent. The tight range shows control. When sellers fail to break structure, continuation usually follows. I’m locked in on this setup. Let’s go and Trade now $ZEC